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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.31, 1,080.14 and 461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.31, 1,080.14 and 461.60 is: 691.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.31 : 1,080.14 = 461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.31/1,080.14 = 461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.31x = 1,080.14 × 461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.31x = 498,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,595.04/721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.23

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