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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 1,081.20 and 447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 1,081.20 and 447.42 is: 669.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 1,081.20 = 447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/1,081.20 = 447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 1,081.20 × 447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 483,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,753.72/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.82

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