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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 1,084.48 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 1,084.48 and 290.40 is: 435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 1,084.48 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/1,084.48 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 1,084.48 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 314,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,932.99/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.66

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