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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.32, 1,085.94 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.32, 1,085.94 and 377.22 is: 565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.32 : 1,085.94 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.32/1,085.94 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.32x = 1,085.94 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.32x = 409,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,638.29/724.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.55

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