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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.02, 1,081.44 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.02, 1,081.44 and 288.48 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.02 : 1,081.44 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.02/1,081.44 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.02x = 1,081.44 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.02x = 311,973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,973.81/721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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