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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 1,083.46 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 1,083.46 and 548.88 is: 823.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 1,083.46 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/1,083.46 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 1,083.46 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 594,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,689.52/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.67

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