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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 1,083.96 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 1,083.96 and 289.62 is: 434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 1,083.96 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/1,083.96 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 1,083.96 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 313,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,936.50/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.39

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