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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.26, 1,083.38 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.26, 1,083.38 and 202.29 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.26 : 1,083.38 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.26/1,083.38 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.26x = 1,083.38 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.26x = 219,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,156.94/722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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