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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.50, 1,083.11 and 352.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.50, 1,083.11 and 352.11 is: 527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.50 : 1,083.11 = 352.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.50/1,083.11 = 352.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.50x = 1,083.11 × 352.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.50x = 381,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,373.86/722.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.85

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