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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.73, 1,083.38 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.73, 1,083.38 and 283.38 is: 424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.73 : 1,083.38 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.73/1,083.38 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.73x = 1,083.38 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.73x = 307,006.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,006.81/722.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.79

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