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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.10, 1,083.15 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.10, 1,083.15 and 289.26 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.10 : 1,083.15 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.10/1,083.15 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.10x = 1,083.15 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.10x = 313,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,311.97/722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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