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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.99, 1,084.25 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.99, 1,084.25 and 284.15 is: 426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.99 : 1,084.25 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.99/1,084.25 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.99x = 1,084.25 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.99x = 308,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,093.06/722.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.14

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