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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 1,083.43 and 375.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 1,083.43 and 375.84 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 1,083.43 = 375.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/1,083.43 = 375.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 1,083.43 × 375.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 407,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,194.69/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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