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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.30, 1,082.10 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.30, 1,082.10 and 288.46 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.30 : 1,082.10 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.30/1,082.10 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.30x = 1,082.10 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.30x = 312,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,142.57/721.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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