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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.60, 1,083.89 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.60, 1,083.89 and 235.65 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.60 : 1,083.89 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.60/1,083.89 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.60x = 1,083.89 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.60x = 255,419.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,419.27/722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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