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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.76, 1,084.22 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.76, 1,084.22 and 397.96 is: 596.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.76 : 1,084.22 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.76/1,084.22 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.76x = 1,084.22 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.76x = 431,476.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,476.19/722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.98

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