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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 1,081.55 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 1,081.55 and 584.72 is: 875.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 1,081.55 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/1,081.55 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 1,081.55 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 632,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,404.03/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.89

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