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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.19, 1,082.05 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.19, 1,082.05 and 288.38 is: 432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.19 : 1,082.05 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.19/1,082.05 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.19x = 1,082.05 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.19x = 312,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,035.45/721.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.67

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