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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.93, 1,084.60 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.93, 1,084.60 and 290.39 is: 435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.93 : 1,084.60 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.93/1,084.60 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.93x = 1,084.60 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.93x = 314,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,956.27/722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.67

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