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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.09, 1,083.27 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.09, 1,083.27 and 235.08 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.09 : 1,083.27 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.09/1,083.27 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.09x = 1,083.27 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.09x = 254,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,655.11/722.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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