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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.16, 1,083.62 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.16, 1,083.62 and 356.95 is: 535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.16 : 1,083.62 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.16/1,083.62 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.16x = 1,083.62 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.16x = 386,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,798.16/722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.61

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