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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 1,083.84 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 1,083.84 and 209.58 is: 314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 1,083.84 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/1,083.84 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 1,083.84 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 227,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,151.19/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.36

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