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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.34, 1,080.69 and 549.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.34, 1,080.69 and 549.50 is: 822.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.34 : 1,080.69 = 549.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.34/1,080.69 = 549.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.34x = 1,080.69 × 549.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.34x = 593,839.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,839.16/722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.10

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