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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.45, 1,083.78 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.45, 1,083.78 and 235.38 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.45 : 1,083.78 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.45/1,083.78 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.45x = 1,083.78 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.45x = 255,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,100.14/722.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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