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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.23, 1,083.48 and 289.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.23, 1,083.48 and 289.39 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.23 : 1,083.48 = 289.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.23/1,083.48 = 289.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.23x = 1,083.48 × 289.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.23x = 313,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,548.28/722.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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