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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 1,084.47 and 587.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 1,084.47 and 587.13 is: 880.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 1,084.47 = 587.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/1,084.47 = 587.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 1,084.47 × 587.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 636,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,724.87/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.78

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