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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.39, 1,083.85 and 337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.39, 1,083.85 and 337.37 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.39 : 1,083.85 = 337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.39/1,083.85 = 337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.39x = 1,083.85 × 337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.39x = 365,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,652.21/722.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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