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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,082.21 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,082.21 and 707.22 is: 1,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,082.21 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,082.21 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,082.21 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 765,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,357.02/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.25

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