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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.60, 1,082.56 and 710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.60, 1,082.56 and 710.56 is: 1,066.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.60 : 1,082.56 = 710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.60/1,082.56 = 710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.60x = 1,082.56 × 710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.60x = 769,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,223.83/721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.00

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