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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.15, 1,082.33 and 374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.15, 1,082.33 and 374.69 is: 562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.15 : 1,082.33 = 374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.15/1,082.33 = 374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.15x = 1,082.33 × 374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.15x = 405,538.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,538.23/721.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.35

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