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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.10, 1,084.07 and 577.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.10, 1,084.07 and 577.65 is: 867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.10 : 1,084.07 = 577.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.10/1,084.07 = 577.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.10x = 1,084.07 × 577.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.10x = 626,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,213.04/722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.21

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