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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.94, 1,084.43 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.94, 1,084.43 and 235.98 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.94 : 1,084.43 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.94/1,084.43 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.94x = 1,084.43 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.94x = 255,903.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,903.79/722.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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