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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.48, 1,081.50 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.48, 1,081.50 and 374.60 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.48 : 1,081.50 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.48/1,081.50 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.48x = 1,081.50 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.48x = 405,130.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,130.26/721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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