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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 1,083.73 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 1,083.73 and 375.19 is: 563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 1,083.73 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/1,083.73 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 1,083.73 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 406,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,604.66/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.46

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