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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 1,081.26 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.32, 1,081.26 and 355.56 is: 532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.32 : 1,081.26 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.32/1,081.26 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.32x = 1,081.26 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.32x = 384,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,452.81/721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.99

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