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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.49, 1,082.84 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.49, 1,082.84 and 392.64 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.49 : 1,082.84 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.49/1,082.84 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.49x = 1,082.84 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.49x = 425,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,170.65/722.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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