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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.16, 1,081.71 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.16, 1,081.71 and 374.37 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.16 : 1,081.71 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.16/1,081.71 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.16x = 1,081.71 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.16x = 404,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,959.77/721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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