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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.66, 1,084.19 and 357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.66, 1,084.19 and 357.89 is: 536.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.66 : 1,084.19 = 357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.66/1,084.19 = 357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.66x = 1,084.19 × 357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.66x = 388,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,013.55/722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.93

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