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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.48, 1,084.04 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.48, 1,084.04 and 289.52 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.48 : 1,084.04 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.48/1,084.04 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.48x = 1,084.04 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.48x = 313,851.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,851.26/722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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