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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.35, 1,080.18 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.35, 1,080.18 and 396.36 is: 593.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.35 : 1,080.18 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.35/1,080.18 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.35x = 1,080.18 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.35x = 428,140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,140.14/721.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.53

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