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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.08, 1,084.08 and 697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.08, 1,084.08 and 697.12 is: 1,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.08 : 1,084.08 = 697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.08/1,084.08 = 697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.08x = 1,084.08 × 697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.08x = 755,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,733.85/722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.61

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