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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 1,084.41 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 1,084.41 and 236.00 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 1,084.41 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/1,084.41 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 1,084.41 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 255,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,923.47/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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