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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.66, 1,083.08 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.66, 1,083.08 and 357.35 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.66 : 1,083.08 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.66/1,083.08 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.66x = 1,083.08 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.66x = 387,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,042.24/722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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