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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,084.03 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,084.03 and 235.97 is: 353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,084.03 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,084.03 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,084.03 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 255,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,792.55/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.80

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