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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.63, 1,081.92 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.63, 1,081.92 and 374.22 is: 561.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.63 : 1,081.92 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.63/1,081.92 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.63x = 1,081.92 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.63x = 404,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,876.10/720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.84

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