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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 1,081.14 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 1,081.14 and 356.49 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 1,081.14 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/1,081.14 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 1,081.14 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 385,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,415.60/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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