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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.36, 1,083.60 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.36, 1,083.60 and 209.36 is: 314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.36 : 1,083.60 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.36/1,083.60 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.36x = 1,083.60 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.36x = 226,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,862.50/722.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.06

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