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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.87, 1,084.35 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.87, 1,084.35 and 202.91 is: 304.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.87 : 1,084.35 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.87/1,084.35 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.87x = 1,084.35 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.87x = 220,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,020.04/722.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.37

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