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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 1,082.79 and 331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 1,082.79 and 331.69 is: 497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 1,082.79 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/1,082.79 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 1,082.79 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 359,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,150.62/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.64

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