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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 1,082.84 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 1,082.84 and 351.44 is: 526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 1,082.84 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/1,082.84 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 1,082.84 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 380,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,546.12/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.77

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