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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 1,081.13 and 477.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 1,081.13 and 477.49 is: 715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 1,081.13 = 477.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/1,081.13 = 477.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 1,081.13 × 477.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 516,228.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,228.76/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.29

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