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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.97, 1,086.14 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.97, 1,086.14 and 203.97 is: 306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.97 : 1,086.14 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.97/1,086.14 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.97x = 1,086.14 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.97x = 221,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,539.98/723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.01

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