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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.50, 1,082.34 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.50, 1,082.34 and 356.19 is: 534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.50 : 1,082.34 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.50/1,082.34 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.50x = 1,082.34 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.50x = 385,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,518.68/721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.33

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