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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 1,081.86 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 1,081.86 and 591.40 is: 885.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 1,081.86 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/1,081.86 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 1,081.86 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 639,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,812.00/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.04

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