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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.48, 1,084.05 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.48, 1,084.05 and 375.75 is: 563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.48 : 1,084.05 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.48/1,084.05 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.48x = 1,084.05 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.48x = 407,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,331.79/722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.80

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