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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.08, 1,082.76 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.08, 1,082.76 and 289 is: 433.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.08 : 1,082.76 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.08/1,082.76 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.08x = 1,082.76 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.08x = 312,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,917.64/722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.36

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