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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.67, 1,083.81 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.67, 1,083.81 and 357.36 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.67 : 1,083.81 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.67/1,083.81 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.67x = 1,083.81 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.67x = 387,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,303.14/722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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