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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.34, 1,082.88 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.34, 1,082.88 and 356.76 is: 534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.34 : 1,082.88 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.34/1,082.88 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.34x = 1,082.88 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.34x = 386,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,328.27/722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.83

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