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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.48, 1,080.33 and 556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.48, 1,080.33 and 556.24 is: 832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.48 : 1,080.33 = 556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.48/1,080.33 = 556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.48x = 1,080.33 × 556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.48x = 600,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,922.76/721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.90

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