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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.08, 1,080.75 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.08, 1,080.75 and 355.05 is: 532.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.08 : 1,080.75 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.08/1,080.75 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.08x = 1,080.75 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.08x = 383,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,720.29/721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.15

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