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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.05, 1,085.86 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.05, 1,085.86 and 204.01 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.05 : 1,085.86 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.05/1,085.86 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.05x = 1,085.86 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.05x = 221,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,525.28/724.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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