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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.23, 1,081.98 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.23, 1,081.98 and 288.39 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.23 : 1,081.98 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.23/1,081.98 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.23x = 1,081.98 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.23x = 312,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,032.21/721.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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