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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.99, 1,084.65 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.99, 1,084.65 and 352.52 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.99 : 1,084.65 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.99/1,084.65 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.99x = 1,084.65 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.99x = 382,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,359.06/722.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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