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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.79, 1,084.35 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.79, 1,084.35 and 235.82 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.79 : 1,084.35 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.79/1,084.35 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.79x = 1,084.35 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.79x = 255,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,706.00/722.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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