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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.08, 1,084.14 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.08, 1,084.14 and 577.80 is: 868.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.08 : 1,084.14 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.08/1,084.14 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.08x = 1,084.14 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.08x = 626,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,416.09/721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.72

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