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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.10, 1,083.21 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.10, 1,083.21 and 289.02 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.10 : 1,083.21 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.10/1,083.21 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.10x = 1,083.21 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.10x = 313,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,069.35/722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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