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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 1,082.60 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 1,082.60 and 288.88 is: 433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 1,082.60 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/1,082.60 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 1,082.60 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 312,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,741.49/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.35

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