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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.20, 1,081.68 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.20, 1,081.68 and 433.04 is: 648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.20 : 1,081.68 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.20/1,081.68 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.20x = 1,081.68 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.20x = 468,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,410.71/722.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.59

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