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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.60, 1,082.95 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.60, 1,082.95 and 290.06 is: 434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.60 : 1,082.95 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.60/1,082.95 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.60x = 1,082.95 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.60x = 314,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,114.34/722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.70

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