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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.35, 1,082.04 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.35, 1,082.04 and 282.54 is: 423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.35 : 1,082.04 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.35/1,082.04 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.35x = 1,082.04 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.35x = 305,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,719.58/721.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.82

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