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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 1,088.33 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 1,088.33 and 532.11 is: 801.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 1,088.33 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/1,088.33 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 1,088.33 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 579,112.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,112.61/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.09

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