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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.86, 1,084.22 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.86, 1,084.22 and 235.92 is: 353.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.86 : 1,084.22 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.86/1,084.22 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.86x = 1,084.22 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.86x = 255,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,789.18/722.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.86

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