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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.73, 1,084.09 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.73, 1,084.09 and 289.89 is: 434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.73 : 1,084.09 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.73/1,084.09 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.73x = 1,084.09 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.73x = 314,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,261.43/722.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.83

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