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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.34, 1,082.55 and 714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.34, 1,082.55 and 714.18 is: 1,070.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.34 : 1,082.55 = 714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.34/1,082.55 = 714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.34x = 1,082.55 × 714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.34x = 773,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,135.56/722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.32

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