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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.16, 1,090.22 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.16, 1,090.22 and 533.36 is: 802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.16 : 1,090.22 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.16/1,090.22 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.16x = 1,090.22 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.16x = 581,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,479.74/724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.97

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