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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.21, 1,081.88 and 434.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.21, 1,081.88 and 434.47 is: 651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.21 : 1,081.88 = 434.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.21/1,081.88 = 434.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.21x = 1,081.88 × 434.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.21x = 470,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,044.40/721.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.74

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