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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.70, 1,083.78 and 570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.70, 1,083.78 and 570.42 is: 855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.70 : 1,083.78 = 570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.70/1,083.78 = 570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.70x = 1,083.78 × 570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.70x = 618,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,206.94/722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.41

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