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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.33, 1,054.10 and 722.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.33, 1,054.10 and 722.41 is: 997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.33 : 1,054.10 = 722.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.33/1,054.10 = 722.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.33x = 1,054.10 × 722.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.33x = 761,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,492.38/763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.59

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