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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 1,082.45 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.32, 1,082.45 and 396.92 is: 595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.32 : 1,082.45 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.32/1,082.45 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.32x = 1,082.45 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.32x = 429,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,646.05/721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.64

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