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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 1,081.26 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 1,081.26 and 396.56 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 1,081.26 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/1,081.26 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 1,081.26 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 428,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,784.47/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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