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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.32, 1,082.69 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.32, 1,082.69 and 370.44 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.32 : 1,082.69 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.32/1,082.69 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.32x = 1,082.69 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.32x = 401,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,071.22/722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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