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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.12, 1,081.54 and 592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.12, 1,081.54 and 592.52 is: 887.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.12 : 1,081.54 = 592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.12/1,081.54 = 592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.12x = 1,081.54 × 592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.12x = 640,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,834.08/722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.43

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