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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 1,084.62 and 646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 1,084.62 and 646.36 is: 969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 1,084.62 = 646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/1,084.62 = 646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 1,084.62 × 646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 701,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,054.98/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.78

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