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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.20, 1,081.80 and 392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.20, 1,081.80 and 392.08 is: 588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.20 : 1,081.80 = 392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.20/1,081.80 = 392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.20x = 1,081.80 × 392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.20x = 424,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,152.14/721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.12

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