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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.90, 1,084.73 and 463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.90, 1,084.73 and 463.05 is: 694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.90 : 1,084.73 = 463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.90/1,084.73 = 463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.90x = 1,084.73 × 463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.90x = 502,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,281.91/722.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.81

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