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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.15, 1,083.83 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.15, 1,083.83 and 289.61 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.15 : 1,083.83 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.15/1,083.83 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.15x = 1,083.83 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.15x = 313,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,886.83/722.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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