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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.16, 1,081.74 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.16, 1,081.74 and 288.32 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.16 : 1,081.74 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.16/1,081.74 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.16x = 1,081.74 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.16x = 311,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,887.28/721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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