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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.59, 1,081.98 and 397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.59, 1,081.98 and 397.19 is: 595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.59 : 1,081.98 = 397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.59/1,081.98 = 397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.59x = 1,081.98 × 397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.59x = 429,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,746.23/721.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.55

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