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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 1,084.36 and 462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 1,084.36 and 462.78 is: 694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 1,084.36 = 462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/1,084.36 = 462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 1,084.36 × 462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 501,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,820.12/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.43

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