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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.64, 1,081.77 and 282.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.64, 1,081.77 and 282.57 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.64 : 1,081.77 = 282.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.64/1,081.77 = 282.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.64x = 1,081.77 × 282.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.64x = 305,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,675.75/721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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