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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.79, 1,084.59 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.79, 1,084.59 and 290.25 is: 435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.79 : 1,084.59 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.79/1,084.59 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.79x = 1,084.59 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.79x = 314,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,802.25/722.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.54

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