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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722, 1,082.40 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722, 1,082.40 and 375.38 is: 562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 1,082.40 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/1,082.40 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 1,082.40 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 406,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,311.31/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.76

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