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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.14, 1,081.04 and 350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.14, 1,081.04 and 350.72 is: 525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.14 : 1,081.04 = 350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.14/1,081.04 = 350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.14x = 1,081.04 × 350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.14x = 379,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,142.35/721.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.75

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