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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,122 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,122 and 722.16 is: 1,081.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.04 : 1,122 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.04/1,122 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.04x = 1,122 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.04x = 810,263.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,263.52/749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.74

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