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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 1,082.65 and 356.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 1,082.65 and 356.51 is: 533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 1,082.65 = 356.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/1,082.65 = 356.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 1,082.65 × 356.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 385,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,975.55/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.93

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