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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 1,085.99 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 1,085.99 and 255.38 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 1,085.99 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/1,085.99 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 1,085.99 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 277,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,335.33/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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