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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 1,084.44 and 583.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 1,084.44 and 583.83 is: 876.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 1,084.44 = 583.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/1,084.44 = 583.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 1,084.44 × 583.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 633,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,127.39/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.64

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