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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.44, 1,084.73 and 697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.44, 1,084.73 and 697.24 is: 1,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.44 : 1,084.73 = 697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.44/1,084.73 = 697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.44x = 1,084.73 × 697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.44x = 756,313.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,313.46/722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.89

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