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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.52, 1,082.24 and 432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.52, 1,082.24 and 432.76 is: 649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.52 : 1,082.24 = 432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.52/1,082.24 = 432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.52x = 1,082.24 × 432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.52x = 468,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,350.18/721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.12

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