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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.61, 1,082.30 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.61, 1,082.30 and 331.59 is: 497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.61 : 1,082.30 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.61/1,082.30 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.61x = 1,082.30 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.61x = 358,882.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,882.26/721.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.34

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