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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 1,084.17 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 1,084.17 and 202.88 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 1,084.17 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/1,084.17 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 1,084.17 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 219,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,959.88/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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