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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 1,084.22 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 1,084.22 and 283.83 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 1,084.22 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/1,084.22 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 1,084.22 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 307,734.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,734.16/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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