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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.99, 1,084.82 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.99, 1,084.82 and 376.14 is: 564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.99 : 1,084.82 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.99/1,084.82 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.99x = 1,084.82 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.99x = 408,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,038.25/722.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.38

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