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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.26, 1,081.23 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.26, 1,081.23 and 282.20 is: 423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.26 : 1,081.23 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.26/1,081.23 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.26x = 1,081.23 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.26x = 305,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,117.70/721.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.03

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