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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.40, 1,082.17 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.40, 1,082.17 and 528.80 is: 793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.40 : 1,082.17 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.40/1,082.17 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.40x = 1,082.17 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.40x = 572,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,250.17/721.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.25

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