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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.14, 1,081.74 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.14, 1,081.74 and 356.22 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.14 : 1,081.74 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.14/1,081.74 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.14x = 1,081.74 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.14x = 385,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,337.42/721.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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