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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.89, 1,083.88 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.89, 1,083.88 and 376.62 is: 564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.89 : 1,083.88 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.89/1,083.88 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.89x = 1,083.88 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.89x = 408,210.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,210.89/722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.69

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