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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 1,081.67 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 1,081.67 and 433.02 is: 648.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 1,081.67 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/1,081.67 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 1,081.67 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 468,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,384.74/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.53

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