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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 1,082.43 and 584.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 1,082.43 and 584.94 is: 876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 1,082.43 = 584.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/1,082.43 = 584.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 1,082.43 × 584.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 633,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,156.60/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.24

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