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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.40, 1,083.67 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.40, 1,083.67 and 529.80 is: 794.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.40 : 1,083.67 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.40/1,083.67 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.40x = 1,083.67 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.40x = 574,128.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,128.37/722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.75

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