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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.94, 1,084.17 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.94, 1,084.17 and 235.89 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.94 : 1,084.17 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.94/1,084.17 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.94x = 1,084.17 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.94x = 255,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,744.86/722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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