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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.30, 1,083.60 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.30, 1,083.60 and 289.46 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.30 : 1,083.60 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.30/1,083.60 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.30x = 1,083.60 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.30x = 313,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,658.86/722.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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