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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 1,082.10 and 490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 1,082.10 and 490.92 is: 736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 1,082.10 = 490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/1,082.10 = 490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 1,082.10 × 490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 531,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,224.53/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.09

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