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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,085.60 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,085.60 and 236.86 is: 355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,085.60 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,085.60 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,085.60 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 257,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,135.22/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.17

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