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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 1,083.50 and 375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 1,083.50 and 375.59 is: 562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 1,083.50 = 375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/1,083.50 = 375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 1,083.50 × 375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 406,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,952.65/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.88

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