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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.03, 1,083.02 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.03, 1,083.02 and 235.04 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.03 : 1,083.02 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.03/1,083.02 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.03x = 1,083.02 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.03x = 254,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,546.43/722.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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