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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 1,082.43 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 1,082.43 and 357.12 is: 534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 1,082.43 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/1,082.43 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 1,082.43 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 386,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,557.40/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.88

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