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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.31, 1,082.57 and 653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.31, 1,082.57 and 653.27 is: 980.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.31 : 1,082.57 = 653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.31/1,082.57 = 653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.31x = 1,082.57 × 653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.31x = 707,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,201.82/721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.45

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