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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.06, 1,083.31 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.06, 1,083.31 and 305.78 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.06 : 1,083.31 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.06/1,083.31 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.06x = 1,083.31 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.06x = 331,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,254.53/722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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