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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.86, 1,085.79 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.86, 1,085.79 and 236.94 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.86 : 1,085.79 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.86/1,085.79 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.86x = 1,085.79 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.86x = 257,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,267.08/723.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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