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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.55, 1,083.16 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.55, 1,083.16 and 235.35 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.55 : 1,083.16 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.55/1,083.16 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.55x = 1,083.16 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.55x = 254,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,921.71/722.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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