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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.49, 1,081.98 and 282.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.49, 1,081.98 and 282.71 is: 423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.49 : 1,081.98 = 282.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.49/1,081.98 = 282.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.49x = 1,081.98 × 282.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.49x = 305,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,881.16/721.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.96

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