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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.83, 1,085.72 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.83, 1,085.72 and 210.83 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.83 : 1,085.72 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.83/1,085.72 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.83x = 1,085.72 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.83x = 228,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,895.86/723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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