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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.31, 1,082.70 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.31, 1,082.70 and 356.64 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.31 : 1,082.70 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.31/1,082.70 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.31x = 1,082.70 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.31x = 386,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,134.13/722.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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