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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 1,082.92 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 1,082.92 and 375.15 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 1,082.92 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/1,082.92 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 1,082.92 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 406,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,257.44/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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