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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.72, 1,080.92 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.72, 1,080.92 and 432.52 is: 647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.72 : 1,080.92 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.72/1,080.92 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.72x = 1,080.92 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.72x = 467,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,519.52/721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.79

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