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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.79, 1,084.19 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.79, 1,084.19 and 202.84 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.79 : 1,084.19 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.79/1,084.19 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.79x = 1,084.19 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.79x = 219,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,913.37/722.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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