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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.44, 1,082.64 and 357.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.44, 1,082.64 and 357.49 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.44 : 1,082.64 = 357.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.44/1,082.64 = 357.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.44x = 1,082.64 × 357.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.44x = 387,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,032.97/722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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