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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 1,082.36 and 670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 1,082.36 and 670.70 is: 1,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 1,082.36 = 670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/1,082.36 = 670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 1,082.36 × 670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 725,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,935.12/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.64

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