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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.14, 1,081.17 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.14, 1,081.17 and 252.48 is: 378.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.14 : 1,081.17 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.14/1,081.17 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.14x = 1,081.17 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.14x = 272,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,977.86/721.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.54

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