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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.21, 1,081.20 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.21, 1,081.20 and 288.28 is: 432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.21 : 1,081.20 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.21/1,081.20 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.21x = 1,081.20 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.21x = 311,688.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,688.34/721.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.17

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