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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 1,082.88 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 1,082.88 and 336.96 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 1,082.88 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/1,082.88 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 1,082.88 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 364,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,887.24/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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