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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,083.36 and 487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,083.36 and 487.84 is: 731.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,083.36 = 487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,083.36 = 487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,083.36 × 487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 528,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,504.75/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.01

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