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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.74, 1,081.95 and 578.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.74, 1,081.95 and 578.74 is: 866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.74 : 1,081.95 = 578.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.74/1,081.95 = 578.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.74x = 1,081.95 × 578.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.74x = 626,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,167.74/722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.38

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