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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.56, 1,083.78 and 202.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.56, 1,083.78 and 202.57 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.56 : 1,083.78 = 202.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.56/1,083.78 = 202.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.56x = 1,083.78 × 202.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.56x = 219,541.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,541.31/722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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