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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.81, 1,019.27 and 722.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.81, 1,019.27 and 722.59 is: 994.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.81 : 1,019.27 = 722.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.81/1,019.27 = 722.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.81x = 1,019.27 × 722.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.81x = 736,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,513.57/740.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.20

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