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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.74, 1,084.27 and 380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.74, 1,084.27 and 380.66 is: 571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.74 : 1,084.27 = 380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.74/1,084.27 = 380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.74x = 1,084.27 × 380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.74x = 412,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,738.22/722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.07

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