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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.56, 1,084.32 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.56, 1,084.32 and 357.12 is: 535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.56 : 1,084.32 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.56/1,084.32 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.56x = 1,084.32 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.56x = 387,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,232.36/722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.92

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