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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 1,084.55 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 1,084.55 and 235.97 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 1,084.55 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/1,084.55 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 1,084.55 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 255,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,920.06/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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