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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.28, 1,084.02 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.28, 1,084.02 and 357.18 is: 536.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.28 : 1,084.02 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.28/1,084.02 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.28x = 1,084.02 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.28x = 387,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,190.26/722.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.07

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