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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.74, 1,084 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.74, 1,084 and 235.79 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.74 : 1,084 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.74/1,084 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.74x = 1,084 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.74x = 255,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,596.36/722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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