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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.78, 1,084.46 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.78, 1,084.46 and 357.56 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.78 : 1,084.46 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.78/1,084.46 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.78x = 1,084.46 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.78x = 387,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,759.52/722.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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