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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.90, 1,085.01 and 358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.90, 1,085.01 and 358.92 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.90 : 1,085.01 = 358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.90/1,085.01 = 358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.90x = 1,085.01 × 358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.90x = 389,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,431.79/723.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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