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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.46, 1,082.25 and 549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.46, 1,082.25 and 549.42 is: 823.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.46 : 1,082.25 = 549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.46/1,082.25 = 549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.46x = 1,082.25 × 549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.46x = 594,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,609.80/722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.03

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