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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.34, 1,083.74 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.34, 1,083.74 and 235.74 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.34 : 1,083.74 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.34/1,083.74 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.34x = 1,083.74 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.34x = 255,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,480.87/722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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