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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 1,084.35 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 1,084.35 and 175.08 is: 262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 1,084.35 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/1,084.35 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 1,084.35 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 189,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,849.79/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.62

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