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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 1,084.53 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 1,084.53 and 236.31 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 1,084.53 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/1,084.53 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 1,084.53 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 256,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,285.28/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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