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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.82, 1,084.84 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.82, 1,084.84 and 358.02 is: 537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.82 : 1,084.84 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.82/1,084.84 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.82x = 1,084.84 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.82x = 388,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,395.54/722.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.33

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