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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 1,083 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 1,083 and 289.64 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 1,083 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/1,083 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 1,083 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 313,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,680.12/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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