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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.31, 1,078.60 and 717.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.31, 1,078.60 and 717.99 is: 1,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.31 : 1,078.60 = 717.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.31/1,078.60 = 717.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.31x = 1,078.60 × 717.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.31x = 774,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,422.22/722.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.15

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