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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.45, 1,083.71 and 289.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.45, 1,083.71 and 289.55 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.45 : 1,083.71 = 289.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.45/1,083.71 = 289.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.45x = 1,083.71 × 289.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.45x = 313,783.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,783.54/722.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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