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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 1,085.83 and 638.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 1,085.83 and 638.16 is: 958.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 1,085.83 = 638.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/1,085.83 = 638.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 1,085.83 × 638.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 692,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,938.14/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.54

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