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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721, 1,082.22 and 526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721, 1,082.22 and 526.60 is: 790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721 : 1,082.22 = 526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721/1,082.22 = 526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721x = 1,082.22 × 526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721x = 569,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,897.05/721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.43

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