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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.55, 1,083.86 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.55, 1,083.86 and 352.70 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.55 : 1,083.86 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.55/1,083.86 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.55x = 1,083.86 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.55x = 382,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,272.88/722.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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