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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.51, 1,083.80 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.51, 1,083.80 and 235.56 is: 353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.51 : 1,083.80 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.51/1,083.80 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.51x = 1,083.80 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.51x = 255,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,299.93/722.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.35

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