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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,080.42 and 577.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,080.42 and 577.56 is: 864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 1,080.42 = 577.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/1,080.42 = 577.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 1,080.42 × 577.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 624,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,007.38/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.80

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