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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.51, 1,083.75 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.51, 1,083.75 and 174.69 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.51 : 1,083.75 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.51/1,083.75 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.51x = 1,083.75 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.51x = 189,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,319.63/722.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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