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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.49, 1,081.65 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.49, 1,081.65 and 374.88 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.49 : 1,081.65 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.49/1,081.65 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.49x = 1,081.65 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.49x = 405,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,488.95/721.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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