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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.35, 1,080.14 and 473.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.35, 1,080.14 and 473.77 is: 709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.35 : 1,080.14 = 473.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.35/1,080.14 = 473.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.35x = 1,080.14 × 473.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.35x = 511,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,737.93/721.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.42

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