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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.08, 1,078.20 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.08, 1,078.20 and 574.17 is: 857.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.08 : 1,078.20 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.08/1,078.20 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.08x = 1,078.20 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.08x = 619,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,064.97/722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.33

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