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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.07, 1,082.99 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.07, 1,082.99 and 235.01 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.07 : 1,082.99 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.07/1,082.99 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.07x = 1,082.99 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.07x = 254,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,506.89/722.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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