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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.87, 1,085.58 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.87, 1,085.58 and 236.81 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.87 : 1,085.58 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.87/1,085.58 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.87x = 1,085.58 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.87x = 257,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,078.91/723.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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