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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.14, 1,082.52 and 536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.14, 1,082.52 and 536.56 is: 804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.14 : 1,082.52 = 536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.14/1,082.52 = 536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.14x = 1,082.52 × 536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.14x = 580,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,834.22/722.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.33

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