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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.37, 1,079.96 and 537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.37, 1,079.96 and 537.09 is: 804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.37 : 1,079.96 = 537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.37/1,079.96 = 537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.37x = 1,079.96 × 537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.37x = 580,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,035.72/721.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.08

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