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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.60, 1,082.48 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.60, 1,082.48 and 288.52 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.60 : 1,082.48 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.60/1,082.48 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.60x = 1,082.48 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.60x = 312,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,317.13/721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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