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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.23, 1,073.19 and 718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.23, 1,073.19 and 718.80 is: 1,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.23 : 1,073.19 = 718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.23/1,073.19 = 718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.23x = 1,073.19 × 718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.23x = 771,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,408.97/721.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.57

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