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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 1,081.79 and 425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 1,081.79 and 425.19 is: 636.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 1,081.79 = 425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/1,081.79 = 425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 1,081.79 × 425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 459,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,958.76/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.56

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