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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.20, 1,081.77 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.20, 1,081.77 and 350.56 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.20 : 1,081.77 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.20/1,081.77 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.20x = 1,081.77 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.20x = 379,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,225.29/721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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