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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.58, 1,083.05 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.58, 1,083.05 and 356.61 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.58 : 1,083.05 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.58/1,083.05 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.58x = 1,083.05 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.58x = 386,224.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,224.68/721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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