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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 1,083.12 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 1,083.12 and 289.14 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 1,083.12 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/1,083.12 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 1,083.12 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 313,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,173.32/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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