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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.81, 1,084.29 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.81, 1,084.29 and 235.73 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.81 : 1,084.29 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.81/1,084.29 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.81x = 1,084.29 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.81x = 255,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,601.51/722.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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