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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.31, 1,081.96 and 517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.31, 1,081.96 and 517.59 is: 776.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.31 : 1,081.96 = 517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.31/1,081.96 = 517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.31x = 1,081.96 × 517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.31x = 560,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,010.38/721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.39

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