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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 1,080.57 and 374.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 1,080.57 and 374.29 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 1,080.57 = 374.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/1,080.57 = 374.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 1,080.57 × 374.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 404,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,441.76/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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