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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.02, 1,082.94 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.02, 1,082.94 and 235.06 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.02 : 1,082.94 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.02/1,082.94 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.02x = 1,082.94 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.02x = 254,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,555.88/722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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