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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.67, 1,082.39 and 428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.67, 1,082.39 and 428.22 is: 642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.67 : 1,082.39 = 428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.67/1,082.39 = 428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.67x = 1,082.39 × 428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.67x = 463,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,498.90/721.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.26

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