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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.21, 1,081.78 and 332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.21, 1,081.78 and 332.53 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.21 : 1,081.78 = 332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.21/1,081.78 = 332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.21x = 1,081.78 × 332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.21x = 359,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,720.77/722.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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