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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 1,084.40 and 430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 1,084.40 and 430.21 is: 645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 1,084.40 = 430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/1,084.40 = 430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 1,084.40 × 430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 466,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,519.72/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.95

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