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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.29, 1,082.01 and 375.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.29, 1,082.01 and 375.85 is: 563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.29 : 1,082.01 = 375.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.29/1,082.01 = 375.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.29x = 1,082.01 × 375.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.29x = 406,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,671.58/722.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.03

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