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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274, 1,758.16 and 722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274, 1,758.16 and 722 is: 996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274 : 1,758.16 = 722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274/1,758.16 = 722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274x = 1,758.16 × 722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274x = 1,269,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,391.52/1,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.38

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