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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.84, 1,084.68 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.84, 1,084.68 and 289.98 is: 435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.84 : 1,084.68 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.84/1,084.68 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.84x = 1,084.68 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.84x = 314,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,535.51/722.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.14

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