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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.38, 1,081.44 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.38, 1,081.44 and 288.84 is: 433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.38 : 1,081.44 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.38/1,081.44 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.38x = 1,081.44 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.38x = 312,363.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,363.13/721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.01

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