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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.41, 1,081.80 and 569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.41, 1,081.80 and 569.18 is: 852.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.41 : 1,081.80 = 569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.41/1,081.80 = 569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.41x = 1,081.80 × 569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.41x = 615,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,741.63/722.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.35

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