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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.06, 1,080.58 and 701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.06, 1,080.58 and 701.26 is: 1,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.06 : 1,080.58 = 701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.06/1,080.58 = 701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.06x = 1,080.58 × 701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.06x = 757,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,767.53/722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.45

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