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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 1,084.16 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 1,084.16 and 235.64 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 1,084.16 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/1,084.16 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 1,084.16 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 255,466.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,466.04/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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