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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.61, 1,084.32 and 398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.61, 1,084.32 and 398.07 is: 597.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.61 : 1,084.32 = 398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.61/1,084.32 = 398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.61x = 1,084.32 × 398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.61x = 431,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,635.26/722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.33

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