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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.18, 1,083.57 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.18, 1,083.57 and 356.97 is: 535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.18 : 1,083.57 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.18/1,083.57 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.18x = 1,083.57 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.18x = 386,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,801.98/722.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.61

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