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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.95, 1,084.17 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.95, 1,084.17 and 235.88 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.95 : 1,084.17 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.95/1,084.17 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.95x = 1,084.17 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.95x = 255,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,728.60/722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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