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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 1,083.19 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 1,083.19 and 235.06 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 1,083.19 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/1,083.19 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 1,083.19 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 254,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,614.64/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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