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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.89, 1,084.34 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.89, 1,084.34 and 175.07 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.89 : 1,084.34 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.89/1,084.34 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.89x = 1,084.34 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.89x = 189,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,837.57/722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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