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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 1,077.96 and 612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 1,077.96 and 612.72 is: 914.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 1,077.96 = 612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/1,077.96 = 612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 1,077.96 × 612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 660,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,487.65/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.75

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