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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,085.81 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,085.81 and 376.55 is: 565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,085.81 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,085.81 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,085.81 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 408,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,858.52/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.52

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