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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.26, 1,083.48 and 283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.26, 1,083.48 and 283.45 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.26 : 1,083.48 = 283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.26/1,083.48 = 283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.26x = 1,083.48 × 283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.26x = 307,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,110.99/722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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