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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.97, 1,083.30 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.97, 1,083.30 and 375.24 is: 563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.97 : 1,083.30 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.97/1,083.30 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.97x = 1,083.30 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.97x = 406,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,497.49/721.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.04

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