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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.14, 1,080.90 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.14, 1,080.90 and 355.43 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.14 : 1,080.90 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.14/1,080.90 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.14x = 1,080.90 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.14x = 384,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,178.88/721.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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