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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.52, 1,081.58 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.52, 1,081.58 and 392.58 is: 588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.52 : 1,081.58 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.52/1,081.58 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.52x = 1,081.58 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.52x = 424,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,606.68/721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.49

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