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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.57, 1,082.93 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.57, 1,082.93 and 393.66 is: 589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.57 : 1,082.93 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.57/1,082.93 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.57x = 1,082.93 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.57x = 426,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,306.22/722.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.99

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