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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.14, 1,079.28 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.14, 1,079.28 and 446.28 is: 667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.14 : 1,079.28 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.14/1,079.28 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.14x = 1,079.28 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.14x = 481,661.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,661.08/721.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.92

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