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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.27, 1,082.40 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.27, 1,082.40 and 288.46 is: 432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.27 : 1,082.40 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.27/1,082.40 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.27x = 1,082.40 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.27x = 312,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,229.10/721.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.89

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