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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.12, 1,079.36 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.12, 1,079.36 and 395.68 is: 592.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.12 : 1,079.36 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.12/1,079.36 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.12x = 1,079.36 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.12x = 427,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,081.16/721.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.25

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