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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 1,081.61 and 490.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 1,081.61 and 490.00 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 1,081.61 = 490.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/1,081.61 = 490.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 1,081.61 × 490.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 529,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,981.04/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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