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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.08, 1,079.18 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.08, 1,079.18 and 432.72 is: 647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.08 : 1,079.18 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.08/1,079.18 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.08x = 1,079.18 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.08x = 466,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,982.77/721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.62

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