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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.99, 1,085.79 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.99, 1,085.79 and 237.18 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.99 : 1,085.79 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.99/1,085.79 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.99x = 1,085.79 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.99x = 257,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,527.67/723.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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