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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.61, 1,084.26 and 375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.61, 1,084.26 and 375.87 is: 563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.61 : 1,084.26 = 375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.61/1,084.26 = 375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.61x = 1,084.26 × 375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.61x = 407,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,540.81/722.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.98

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