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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.64, 1,082.73 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.64, 1,082.73 and 433.28 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.64 : 1,082.73 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.64/1,082.73 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.64x = 1,082.73 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.64x = 469,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,125.25/721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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