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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.26, 1,080.27 and 516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.26, 1,080.27 and 516.06 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.26 : 1,080.27 = 516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.26/1,080.27 = 516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.26x = 1,080.27 × 516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.26x = 557,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,484.14/721.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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