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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.48, 1,082.16 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.48, 1,082.16 and 288.34 is: 432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.48 : 1,082.16 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.48/1,082.16 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.48x = 1,082.16 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.48x = 312,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,030.01/721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.49

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