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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,082.31 and 478.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,082.31 and 478.90 is: 716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,082.31 = 478.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,082.31 = 478.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,082.31 × 478.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 518,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,318.26/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.92

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