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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 1,085.88 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 1,085.88 and 291 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 1,085.88 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/1,085.88 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 1,085.88 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 315,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,991.08/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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