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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.38, 1,083.12 and 357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.38, 1,083.12 and 357.34 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.38 : 1,083.12 = 357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.38/1,083.12 = 357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.38x = 1,083.12 × 357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.38x = 387,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,042.10/722.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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