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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.90, 1,086.42 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.90, 1,086.42 and 291.36 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.90 : 1,086.42 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.90/1,086.42 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.90x = 1,086.42 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.90x = 316,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,539.33/723.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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