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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.16, 1,083.78 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.16, 1,083.78 and 530.28 is: 795.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.16 : 1,083.78 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.16/1,083.78 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.16x = 1,083.78 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.16x = 574,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,706.86/722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.82

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