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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.57, 1,080.12 and 391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.57, 1,080.12 and 391.69 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.57 : 1,080.12 = 391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.57/1,080.12 = 391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.57x = 1,080.12 × 391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.57x = 423,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,072.82/721.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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