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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.92, 1,084.44 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.92, 1,084.44 and 526.16 is: 789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.92 : 1,084.44 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.92/1,084.44 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.92x = 1,084.44 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.92x = 570,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,588.95/722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.28

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