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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.40, 1,083.60 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.40, 1,083.60 and 579.04 is: 868.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.40 : 1,083.60 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.40/1,083.60 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.40x = 1,083.60 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.40x = 627,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,447.74/722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.56

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