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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,083.87 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,083.87 and 352.18 is: 527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,083.87 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,083.87 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,083.87 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 381,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,717.34/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.98

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