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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 1,081.22 and 330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 1,081.22 and 330.98 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 1,081.22 = 330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/1,081.22 = 330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 1,081.22 × 330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 357,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,862.20/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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