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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 1,084.28 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 1,084.28 and 289.71 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 1,084.28 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/1,084.28 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 1,084.28 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 314,125.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,125.31/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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