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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 1,086.46 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 1,086.46 and 291.11 is: 436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 1,086.46 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/1,086.46 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 1,086.46 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 316,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,273.21/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.87

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