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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.83, 1,085.73 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.83, 1,085.73 and 176.01 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.83 : 1,085.73 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.83/1,085.73 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.83x = 1,085.73 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.83x = 191,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,099.34/723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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