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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.65, 1,082.78 and 351.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.65, 1,082.78 and 351.65 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.65 : 1,082.78 = 351.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.65/1,082.78 = 351.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.65x = 1,082.78 × 351.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.65x = 380,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,761.85/721.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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