Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.24, 1,084 and 375.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 722.24, 1,084 and 375.82 is: 564.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
722.24 : 1,084 = 375.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
722.24/1,084 = 375.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
722.24x = 1,084 × 375.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
722.24x = 407,388.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 407,388.88/722.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564.06
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