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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.39, 1,082.18 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.39, 1,082.18 and 282.56 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.39 : 1,082.18 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.39/1,082.18 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.39x = 1,082.18 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.39x = 305,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,773.96/721.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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