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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.07, 1,082.18 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.07, 1,082.18 and 393.16 is: 589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.07 : 1,082.18 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.07/1,082.18 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.07x = 1,082.18 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.07x = 425,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,470.75/722.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.24

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