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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.80, 1,082.76 and 649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.80, 1,082.76 and 649.96 is: 973.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.80 : 1,082.76 = 649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.80/1,082.76 = 649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.80x = 1,082.76 × 649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.80x = 703,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,750.69/722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.65

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