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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.95, 1,084.47 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.95, 1,084.47 and 290.05 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.95 : 1,084.47 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.95/1,084.47 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.95x = 1,084.47 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.95x = 314,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,543.65/722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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