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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.97, 1,084.80 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.97, 1,084.80 and 376.24 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.97 : 1,084.80 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.97/1,084.80 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.97x = 1,084.80 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.97x = 408,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,145.15/722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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