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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.23, 1,083.30 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.23, 1,083.30 and 289.08 is: 433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.23 : 1,083.30 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.23/1,083.30 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.23x = 1,083.30 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.23x = 313,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,160.36/722.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.60

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