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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.62, 1,084.08 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.62, 1,084.08 and 235.66 is: 353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.62 : 1,084.08 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.62/1,084.08 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.62x = 1,084.08 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.62x = 255,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,474.29/722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.54

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