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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.46, 1,082.18 and 396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.46, 1,082.18 and 396.64 is: 594.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.46 : 1,082.18 = 396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.46/1,082.18 = 396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.46x = 1,082.18 × 396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.46x = 429,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,235.88/721.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.95

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