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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.45, 1,084.01 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.45, 1,084.01 and 375.60 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.45 : 1,084.01 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.45/1,084.01 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.45x = 1,084.01 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.45x = 407,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,152.28/722.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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