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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.16, 1,082.12 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.16, 1,082.12 and 355.95 is: 534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.16 : 1,082.12 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.16/1,082.12 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.16x = 1,082.12 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.16x = 385,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,178.83/721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.11

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