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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.63, 1,084.09 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.63, 1,084.09 and 289.82 is: 434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.63 : 1,084.09 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.63/1,084.09 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.63x = 1,084.09 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.63x = 314,192.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,192.22/722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.79

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