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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.08, 1,082.07 and 674.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.08, 1,082.07 and 674.37 is: 1,011.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.08 : 1,082.07 = 674.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.08/1,082.07 = 674.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.08x = 1,082.07 × 674.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.08x = 729,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,715.55/721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.98

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