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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 1,081.67 and 652.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 1,081.67 and 652.86 is: 977.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 1,081.67 = 652.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/1,081.67 = 652.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 1,081.67 × 652.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 706,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,175.81/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.38

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