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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.61, 1,083.51 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.61, 1,083.51 and 289.53 is: 434.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.61 : 1,083.51 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.61/1,083.51 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.61x = 1,083.51 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.61x = 313,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,708.65/722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.13

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