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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 1,082.64 and 567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 1,082.64 and 567.72 is: 850.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 1,082.64 = 567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/1,082.64 = 567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 1,082.64 × 567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 614,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,636.38/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.26

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