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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.09, 1,082.72 and 708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.09, 1,082.72 and 708.13 is: 1,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.09 : 1,082.72 = 708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.09/1,082.72 = 708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.09x = 1,082.72 × 708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.09x = 766,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,706.51/721.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.26

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