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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.38, 1,081.94 and 506.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.38, 1,081.94 and 506.92 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.38 : 1,081.94 = 506.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.38/1,081.94 = 506.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.38x = 1,081.94 × 506.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.38x = 548,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,457.02/722.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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