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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.56, 1,084.14 and 397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.56, 1,084.14 and 397.90 is: 597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.56 : 1,084.14 = 397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.56/1,084.14 = 397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.56x = 1,084.14 × 397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.56x = 431,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,379.31/722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.02

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