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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 1,082.22 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 1,082.22 and 374.64 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 1,082.22 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/1,082.22 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 1,082.22 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 405,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,442.90/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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