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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.01, 1,683.32 and 722.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.01, 1,683.32 and 722.77 is: 997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.01 : 1,683.32 = 722.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.01/1,683.32 = 722.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.01x = 1,683.32 × 722.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.01x = 1,216,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,645.37/1,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.25

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