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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.29, 1,074.39 and 711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.29, 1,074.39 and 711.72 is: 1,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.29 : 1,074.39 = 711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.29/1,074.39 = 711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.29x = 1,074.39 × 711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.29x = 764,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,664.85/721.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.14

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