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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.22, 1,082.90 and 429.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.22, 1,082.90 and 429.21 is: 644.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.22 : 1,082.90 = 429.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.22/1,082.90 = 429.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.22x = 1,082.90 × 429.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.22x = 464,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,792.58/721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.46

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