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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.44, 1,083.52 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.44, 1,083.52 and 202.32 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.44 : 1,083.52 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.44/1,083.52 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.44x = 1,083.52 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.44x = 219,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,217.77/722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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