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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 1,084.20 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 1,084.20 and 235.68 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 1,084.20 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/1,084.20 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 1,084.20 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 255,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,524.26/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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