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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.09, 1,083.08 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.09, 1,083.08 and 356.55 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.09 : 1,083.08 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.09/1,083.08 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.09x = 1,083.08 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.09x = 386,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,170.39/722.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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