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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 1,083.08 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 1,083.08 and 393.58 is: 589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 1,083.08 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/1,083.08 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 1,083.08 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 426,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,278.63/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.99

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