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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.87, 1,082.32 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.87, 1,082.32 and 375.47 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.87 : 1,082.32 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.87/1,082.32 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.87x = 1,082.32 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.87x = 406,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,378.69/722.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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