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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.37, 1,081.58 and 374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.37, 1,081.58 and 374.97 is: 561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.37 : 1,081.58 = 374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.37/1,081.58 = 374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.37x = 1,081.58 × 374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.37x = 405,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,558.18/722.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.43

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