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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 1,084.02 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 1,084.02 and 289.72 is: 434.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 1,084.02 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/1,084.02 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 1,084.02 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 314,062.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,062.27/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.44

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