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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.82, 1,082.97 and 356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.82, 1,082.97 and 356.70 is: 534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.82 : 1,082.97 = 356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.82/1,082.97 = 356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.82x = 1,082.97 × 356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.82x = 386,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,295.40/722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.43

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