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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.93, 1,085.20 and 506.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.93, 1,085.20 and 506.93 is: 760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.93 : 1,085.20 = 506.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.93/1,085.20 = 506.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.93x = 1,085.20 × 506.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.93x = 550,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,113.74/722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.96

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