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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.84, 1,084.26 and 358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.84, 1,084.26 and 358.28 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.84 : 1,084.26 = 358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.84/1,084.26 = 358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.84x = 1,084.26 × 358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.84x = 388,468.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,468.67/722.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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