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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.06, 1,299.83 and 722.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.06, 1,299.83 and 722.01 is: 1,082.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.06 : 1,299.83 = 722.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.06/1,299.83 = 722.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.06x = 1,299.83 × 722.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.06x = 938,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,486.65/867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.38

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