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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.33, 1,081.71 and 567.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.33, 1,081.71 and 567.86 is: 850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.33 : 1,081.71 = 567.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.33/1,081.71 = 567.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.33x = 1,081.71 × 567.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.33x = 614,254.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,254.43/722.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.39

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