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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.33, 1,082.30 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.33, 1,082.30 and 374.92 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.33 : 1,082.30 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.33/1,082.30 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.33x = 1,082.30 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.33x = 405,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,773.44/721.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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