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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.50, 1,082.61 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.50, 1,082.61 and 336.84 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.50 : 1,082.61 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.50/1,082.61 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.50x = 1,082.61 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.50x = 364,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,666.35/721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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