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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.37, 1,083.55 and 289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.37, 1,083.55 and 289.22 is: 433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.37 : 1,083.55 = 289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.37/1,083.55 = 289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.37x = 1,083.55 × 289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.37x = 313,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,382.80/722.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.83

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