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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.94, 1,085.88 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.94, 1,085.88 and 203.94 is: 305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.94 : 1,085.88 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.94/1,085.88 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.94x = 1,085.88 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.94x = 221,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,454.37/723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.90

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