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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 1,083.12 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 1,083.12 and 429.48 is: 644.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 1,083.12 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/1,083.12 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 1,083.12 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 465,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,178.38/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.79

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