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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.49, 1,083.74 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.49, 1,083.74 and 235.50 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.49 : 1,083.74 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.49/1,083.74 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.49x = 1,083.74 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.49x = 255,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,219.59/722.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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