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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.95, 1,084.41 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.95, 1,084.41 and 558.66 is: 837.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.95 : 1,084.41 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.95/1,084.41 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.95x = 1,084.41 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.95x = 605,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,817.55/722.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.98

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