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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.93, 1,086.10 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.93, 1,086.10 and 291.39 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.93 : 1,086.10 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.93/1,086.10 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.93x = 1,086.10 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.93x = 316,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,478.68/723.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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