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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.22, 1,209.01 and 722.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.22, 1,209.01 and 722.96 is: 1,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.22 : 1,209.01 = 722.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.22/1,209.01 = 722.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.22x = 1,209.01 × 722.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.22x = 874,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,060.73/810.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.79

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