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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,082.34 and 717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,082.34 and 717.24 is: 1,075.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 1,082.34 = 717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/1,082.34 = 717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 1,082.34 × 717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 776,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,297.54/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.86

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