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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.08, 1,081.14 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.08, 1,081.14 and 336.12 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.08 : 1,081.14 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.08/1,081.14 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.08x = 1,081.14 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.08x = 363,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,392.78/721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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