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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.16, 1,083.24 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.16, 1,083.24 and 393.84 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.16 : 1,083.24 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.16/1,083.24 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.16x = 1,083.24 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.16x = 426,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,623.24/722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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