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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.40, 1,084.32 and 397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.40, 1,084.32 and 397.92 is: 597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.40 : 1,084.32 = 397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.40/1,084.32 = 397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.40x = 1,084.32 × 397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.40x = 431,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,472.61/722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.28

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