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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.62, 1,083.70 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.62, 1,083.70 and 235.57 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.62 : 1,083.70 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.62/1,083.70 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.62x = 1,083.70 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.62x = 255,287.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,287.21/722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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