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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.84, 1,084.40 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.84, 1,084.40 and 358.20 is: 536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.84 : 1,084.40 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.84/1,084.40 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.84x = 1,084.40 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.84x = 388,432.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,432.08/723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.63

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