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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 1,083.06 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 1,083.06 and 235.08 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 1,083.06 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/1,083.06 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 1,083.06 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 254,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,605.74/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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