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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.03, 1,082.80 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.03, 1,082.80 and 351.62 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.03 : 1,082.80 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.03/1,082.80 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.03x = 1,082.80 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.03x = 380,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,733.22/722.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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