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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.23, 1,083.29 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.23, 1,083.29 and 375.35 is: 562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.23 : 1,083.29 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.23/1,083.29 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.23x = 1,083.29 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.23x = 406,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,607.72/722.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.99

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