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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.47, 1,081.53 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.47, 1,081.53 and 288.66 is: 432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.47 : 1,081.53 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.47/1,081.53 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.47x = 1,081.53 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.47x = 312,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,194.45/721.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.72

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