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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 1,083.10 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 1,083.10 and 375.57 is: 562.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 1,083.10 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/1,083.10 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 1,083.10 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 406,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,776.98/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.95

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