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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 1,081.50 and 397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 1,081.50 and 397.86 is: 595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 1,081.50 = 397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/1,081.50 = 397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 1,081.50 × 397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 430,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,285.59/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.78

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