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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.87, 1,084.89 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.87, 1,084.89 and 376.31 is: 564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.87 : 1,084.89 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.87/1,084.89 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.87x = 1,084.89 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.87x = 408,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,259.08/722.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.77

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