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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.60, 1,083.18 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.60, 1,083.18 and 357.66 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.60 : 1,083.18 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.60/1,083.18 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.60x = 1,083.18 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.60x = 387,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,410.16/722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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