Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 1,082 and 706.22
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 722.42, 1,082 and 706.22 is: 1,057.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722.42 : 1,082 = 706.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722.42/1,082 = 706.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722.42x = 1,082 × 706.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722.42x = 764,130.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,130.04/722.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,057.74
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