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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.96, 1,084.68 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.96, 1,084.68 and 376.56 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.96 : 1,084.68 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.96/1,084.68 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.96x = 1,084.68 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.96x = 408,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,447.10/722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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