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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 1,083.03 and 357.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 1,083.03 and 357.06 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 1,083.03 = 357.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/1,083.03 = 357.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 1,083.03 × 357.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 386,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,706.69/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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