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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.74, 1,084.36 and 525.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.74, 1,084.36 and 525.26 is: 788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.74 : 1,084.36 = 525.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.74/1,084.36 = 525.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.74x = 1,084.36 × 525.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.74x = 569,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,572.33/722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.08

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