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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.76, 1,083.48 and 283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.76, 1,083.48 and 283.70 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.76 : 1,083.48 = 283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.76/1,083.48 = 283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.76x = 1,083.48 × 283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.76x = 307,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,377.86/722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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