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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.68, 1,082.17 and 629.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.68, 1,082.17 and 629.71 is: 942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.68 : 1,082.17 = 629.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.68/1,082.17 = 629.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.68x = 1,082.17 × 629.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.68x = 681,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,453.27/722.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.95

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