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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 1,084.38 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 1,084.38 and 541.48 is: 812.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 1,084.38 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/1,084.38 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 1,084.38 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 587,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,170.08/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.22

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