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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 1,080.96 and 648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 1,080.96 and 648.32 is: 971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 1,080.96 = 648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/1,080.96 = 648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 1,080.96 × 648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 700,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,807.99/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.62

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