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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.65, 1,084.58 and 290.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.65, 1,084.58 and 290.11 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.65 : 1,084.58 = 290.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.65/1,084.58 = 290.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.65x = 1,084.58 × 290.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.65x = 314,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,647.50/722.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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