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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,081.50 and 461.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,081.50 and 461.70 is: 692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 1,081.50 = 461.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/1,081.50 = 461.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 1,081.50 × 461.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 499,328.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,328.55/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.01

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