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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.36, 1,082.84 and 475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.36, 1,082.84 and 475.71 is: 713.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.36 : 1,082.84 = 475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.36/1,082.84 = 475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.36x = 1,082.84 × 475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.36x = 515,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,115.44/722.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.11

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