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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 1,082.16 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 1,082.16 and 288.36 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 1,082.16 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/1,082.16 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 1,082.16 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 312,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,051.66/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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