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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.81, 1,084.35 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.81, 1,084.35 and 290.00 is: 435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.81 : 1,084.35 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.81/1,084.35 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.81x = 1,084.35 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.81x = 314,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,456.08/722.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.05

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