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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.13, 1,082.27 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.13, 1,082.27 and 332.04 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.13 : 1,082.27 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.13/1,082.27 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.13x = 1,082.27 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.13x = 359,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,355.27/722.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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