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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.62, 1,083.93 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.62, 1,083.93 and 289.47 is: 434.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.62 : 1,083.93 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.62/1,083.93 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.62x = 1,083.93 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.62x = 313,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,763.77/722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.20

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