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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.15, 1,084.25 and 537.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.15, 1,084.25 and 537.64 is: 807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.15 : 1,084.25 = 537.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.15/1,084.25 = 537.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.15x = 1,084.25 × 537.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.15x = 582,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,934.80/722.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.22

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