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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.82, 1,084.29 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.82, 1,084.29 and 235.86 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.82 : 1,084.29 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.82/1,084.29 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.82x = 1,084.29 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.82x = 255,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,740.64/722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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