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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.60, 1,080.72 and 528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.60, 1,080.72 and 528.80 is: 791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.60 : 1,080.72 = 528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.60/1,080.72 = 528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.60x = 1,080.72 × 528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.60x = 571,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,484.74/721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.97

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