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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.00, 1,081.92 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.00, 1,081.92 and 355.98 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.00 : 1,081.92 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.00/1,081.92 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.00x = 1,081.92 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.00x = 385,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,141.88/722.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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