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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,084.88 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,084.88 and 358.12 is: 537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,084.88 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,084.88 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,084.88 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 388,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,517.23/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.38

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