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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.26, 1,188.33 and 722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.26, 1,188.33 and 722.40 is: 995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.26 : 1,188.33 = 722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.26/1,188.33 = 722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.26x = 1,188.33 × 722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.26x = 858,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,449.59/862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.58

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