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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 1,082.38 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.32, 1,082.38 and 392.25 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.32 : 1,082.38 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.32/1,082.38 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.32x = 1,082.38 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.32x = 424,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,563.56/721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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