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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.72, 1,082.86 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.72, 1,082.86 and 516.24 is: 773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.72 : 1,082.86 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.72/1,082.86 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.72x = 1,082.86 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.72x = 559,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,014.36/722.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.48

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