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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.93, 1,082.77 and 560.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.93, 1,082.77 and 560.12 is: 838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.93 : 1,082.77 = 560.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.93/1,082.77 = 560.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.93x = 1,082.77 × 560.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.93x = 606,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,474.32/722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.92

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