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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.01, 1,085.83 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.01, 1,085.83 and 203.90 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.01 : 1,085.83 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.01/1,085.83 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.01x = 1,085.83 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.01x = 221,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,394.80/724.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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