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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.06, 1,083.22 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.06, 1,083.22 and 289.25 is: 433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.06 : 1,083.22 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.06/1,083.22 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.06x = 1,083.22 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.06x = 313,315.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,315.25/722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.92

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