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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.75, 1,084.13 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.75, 1,084.13 and 174.93 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.75 : 1,084.13 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.75/1,084.13 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.75x = 1,084.13 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.75x = 189,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,646.86/722.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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