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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.35, 1,081.68 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.35, 1,081.68 and 397.36 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.35 : 1,081.68 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.35/1,081.68 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.35x = 1,081.68 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.35x = 429,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,816.36/722.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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