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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.40, 1,085.04 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.40, 1,085.04 and 592.62 is: 890.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.40 : 1,085.04 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.40/1,085.04 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.40x = 1,085.04 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.40x = 643,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,016.40/722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.11

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