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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.71, 1,083.66 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.71, 1,083.66 and 289.36 is: 433.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.71 : 1,083.66 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.71/1,083.66 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.71x = 1,083.66 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.71x = 313,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,567.86/722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.88

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