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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 1,084.44 and 290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 1,084.44 and 290 is: 435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 1,084.44 = 290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/1,084.44 = 290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 1,084.44 × 290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 314,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,487.60/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.14

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