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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 1,083.78 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 1,083.78 and 337.68 is: 506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 1,083.78 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/1,083.78 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 1,083.78 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 365,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,970.83/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.52

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