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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.20, 1,083.63 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.20, 1,083.63 and 375.35 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.20 : 1,083.63 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.20/1,083.63 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.20x = 1,083.63 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.20x = 406,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,735.10/722.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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