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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 1,085.33 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 1,085.33 and 463.19 is: 695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 1,085.33 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/1,085.33 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 1,085.33 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 502,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,709.73/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.77

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