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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.97, 1,086 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.97, 1,086 and 236.92 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.97 : 1,086 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.97/1,086 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.97x = 1,086 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.97x = 257,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,295.12/723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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