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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.55, 1,081.94 and 560.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.55, 1,081.94 and 560.37 is: 839.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.55 : 1,081.94 = 560.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.55/1,081.94 = 560.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.55x = 1,081.94 × 560.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.55x = 606,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,283.92/722.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.09

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