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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.40, 1,082.79 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.40, 1,082.79 and 375.66 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.40 : 1,082.79 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.40/1,082.79 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.40x = 1,082.79 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.40x = 406,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,760.89/722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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