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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.18, 1,082.20 and 556.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.18, 1,082.20 and 556.00 is: 834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.18 : 1,082.20 = 556.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.18/1,082.20 = 556.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.18x = 1,082.20 × 556.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.18x = 601,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,707.30/721.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.34

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