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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 1,082.44 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 1,082.44 and 583.32 is: 873.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 1,082.44 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/1,082.44 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 1,082.44 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 631,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,408.90/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.43

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