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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,084.06 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,084.06 and 290.24 is: 435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,084.06 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,084.06 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,084.06 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 314,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,637.57/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.20

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