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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.42, 1,082.05 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.42, 1,082.05 and 374.56 is: 561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.42 : 1,082.05 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.42/1,082.05 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.42x = 1,082.05 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.42x = 405,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,292.65/721.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.80

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