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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.45, 1,083.21 and 397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.45, 1,083.21 and 397.73 is: 596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.45 : 1,083.21 = 397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.45/1,083.21 = 397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.45x = 1,083.21 × 397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.45x = 430,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,825.11/722.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.34

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