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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.37, 1,084.20 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.37, 1,084.20 and 375.94 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.37 : 1,084.20 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.37/1,084.20 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.37x = 1,084.20 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.37x = 407,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,594.09/722.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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