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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 1,080.34 and 514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.32, 1,080.34 and 514.76 is: 770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.32 : 1,080.34 = 514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.32/1,080.34 = 514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.32x = 1,080.34 × 514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.32x = 556,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,115.82/721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.97

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