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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 1,078.50 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 1,078.50 and 631.44 is: 942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 1,078.50 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/1,078.50 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 1,078.50 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 681,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,008.04/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.08

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