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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.21, 1,083.50 and 375.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.21, 1,083.50 and 375.80 is: 563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.21 : 1,083.50 = 375.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.21/1,083.50 = 375.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.21x = 1,083.50 × 375.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.21x = 407,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,172.00/722.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.79

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