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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.59, 1,082.53 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.59, 1,082.53 and 356.95 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.59 : 1,082.53 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.59/1,082.53 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.59x = 1,082.53 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.59x = 386,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,407.30/722.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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