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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.35, 1,082.57 and 289.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.35, 1,082.57 and 289.00 is: 433.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.35 : 1,082.57 = 289.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.35/1,082.57 = 289.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.35x = 1,082.57 × 289.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.35x = 312,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,857.32/722.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.11

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