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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.70, 1,083.02 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.70, 1,083.02 and 397.29 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.70 : 1,083.02 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.70/1,083.02 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.70x = 1,083.02 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.70x = 430,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,271.03/721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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