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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.97, 1,084.50 and 686.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.97, 1,084.50 and 686.07 is: 1,029.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.97 : 1,084.50 = 686.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.97/1,084.50 = 686.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.97x = 1,084.50 × 686.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.97x = 744,042.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,042.92/722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.15

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