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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.62, 1,084.04 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.62, 1,084.04 and 357.42 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.62 : 1,084.04 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.62/1,084.04 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.62x = 1,084.04 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.62x = 387,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,457.58/722.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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