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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.82, 1,083.80 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.82, 1,083.80 and 305.88 is: 458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.82 : 1,083.80 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.82/1,083.80 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.82x = 1,083.80 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.82x = 331,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,512.74/722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.64

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