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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.07, 1,083.09 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.07, 1,083.09 and 490.38 is: 735.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.07 : 1,083.09 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.07/1,083.09 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.07x = 1,083.09 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.07x = 531,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,125.67/722.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.56

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