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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 1,083.94 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 1,083.94 and 235.76 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 1,083.94 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/1,083.94 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 1,083.94 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 255,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,549.69/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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