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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.13, 1,083.20 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.13, 1,083.20 and 397.32 is: 595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.13 : 1,083.20 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.13/1,083.20 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.13x = 1,083.20 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.13x = 430,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,370.98/722.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.98

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