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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.68, 1,084.02 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.68, 1,084.02 and 357.92 is: 536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.68 : 1,084.02 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.68/1,084.02 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.68x = 1,084.02 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.68x = 387,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,992.44/722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.88

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