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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.96, 1,082.76 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.96, 1,082.76 and 356.60 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.96 : 1,082.76 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.96/1,082.76 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.96x = 1,082.76 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.96x = 386,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,112.22/722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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