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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 1,082.64 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 1,082.64 and 396.90 is: 595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 1,082.64 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/1,082.64 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 1,082.64 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 429,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,699.82/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.52

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