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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.06, 1,082.92 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.06, 1,082.92 and 283.18 is: 424.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.06 : 1,082.92 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.06/1,082.92 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.06x = 1,082.92 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.06x = 306,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,661.29/722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.70

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