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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.30, 1,084.26 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.30, 1,084.26 and 289.76 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.30 : 1,084.26 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.30/1,084.26 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.30x = 1,084.26 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.30x = 314,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,175.18/722.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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