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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.73, 1,081.58 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.73, 1,081.58 and 288.38 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.73 : 1,081.58 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.73/1,081.58 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.73x = 1,081.58 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.73x = 311,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,899.19/721.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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