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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.58, 1,082.44 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.58, 1,082.44 and 392.31 is: 588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.58 : 1,082.44 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.58/1,082.44 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.58x = 1,082.44 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.58x = 424,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,651.06/721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.51

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