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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.36, 1,084 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.36, 1,084 and 289.56 is: 434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.36 : 1,084 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.36/1,084 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.36x = 1,084 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.36x = 313,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,883.04/722.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.52

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