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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.44, 1,085.82 and 337.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.44, 1,085.82 and 337.96 is: 507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.44 : 1,085.82 = 337.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.44/1,085.82 = 337.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.44x = 1,085.82 × 337.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.44x = 366,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,963.73/722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.95

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