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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.93, 1,083.78 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.93, 1,083.78 and 235.85 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.93 : 1,083.78 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.93/1,083.78 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.93x = 1,083.78 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.93x = 255,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,604.09/722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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