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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.77, 1,084.12 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.77, 1,084.12 and 235.81 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.77 : 1,084.12 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.77/1,084.12 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.77x = 1,084.12 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.77x = 255,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,646.34/722.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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