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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.81, 1,083.66 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.81, 1,083.66 and 333.06 is: 499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.81 : 1,083.66 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.81/1,083.66 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.81x = 1,083.66 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.81x = 360,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,923.80/722.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.34

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