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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 1,083.73 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 1,083.73 and 235.56 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 1,083.73 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/1,083.73 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 1,083.73 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 255,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,283.44/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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