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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.68, 1,083.72 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.68, 1,083.72 and 209.56 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.68 : 1,083.72 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.68/1,083.72 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.68x = 1,083.72 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.68x = 227,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,104.36/722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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