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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.02, 1,080.92 and 537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.02, 1,080.92 and 537.74 is: 805.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.02 : 1,080.92 = 537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.02/1,080.92 = 537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.02x = 1,080.92 × 537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.02x = 581,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,253.92/722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.04

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