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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.39, 1,082.63 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.39, 1,082.63 and 357.28 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.39 : 1,082.63 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.39/1,082.63 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.39x = 1,082.63 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.39x = 386,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,800.23/722.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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