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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.08, 1,082.82 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.08, 1,082.82 and 397.08 is: 596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.08 : 1,082.82 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.08/1,082.82 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.08x = 1,082.82 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.08x = 429,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,966.17/721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.28

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