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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 1,081.89 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 1,081.89 and 538.92 is: 807.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 1,081.89 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/1,081.89 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 1,081.89 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 583,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,052.16/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.88

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