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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.08, 1,081.76 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.08, 1,081.76 and 428.49 is: 642.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.08 : 1,081.76 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.08/1,081.76 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.08x = 1,081.76 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.08x = 463,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,521.20/721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.82

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