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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.12, 1,083.24 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.12, 1,083.24 and 397.71 is: 596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.12 : 1,083.24 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.12/1,083.24 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.12x = 1,083.24 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.12x = 430,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,815.38/722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.60

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