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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.53, 1,084.20 and 568.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.53, 1,084.20 and 568.45 is: 852.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.53 : 1,084.20 = 568.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.53/1,084.20 = 568.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.53x = 1,084.20 × 568.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.53x = 616,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,313.49/722.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.99

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