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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.04, 1,081.74 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.04, 1,081.74 and 374.26 is: 561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.04 : 1,081.74 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.04/1,081.74 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.04x = 1,081.74 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.04x = 404,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,852.01/721.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.48

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