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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.97, 1,083.06 and 370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.97, 1,083.06 and 370.70 is: 556.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.97 : 1,083.06 = 370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.97/1,083.06 = 370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.97x = 1,083.06 × 370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.97x = 401,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,484.93/721.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.10

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