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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,233.59 and 722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,233.59 and 722.44 is: 1,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,233.59 = 722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,233.59 = 722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,233.59 × 722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 891,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,198.11/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.74

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