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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.53, 1,083.29 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.53, 1,083.29 and 357.23 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.53 : 1,083.29 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.53/1,083.29 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.53x = 1,083.29 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.53x = 386,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,981.90/722.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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