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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.18, 1,082.19 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.18, 1,082.19 and 433.30 is: 649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.18 : 1,082.19 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.18/1,082.19 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.18x = 1,082.19 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.18x = 468,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,912.93/722.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.30

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