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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.75, 1,081.99 and 428.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.75, 1,081.99 and 428.53 is: 642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.75 : 1,081.99 = 428.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.75/1,081.99 = 428.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.75x = 1,081.99 × 428.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.75x = 463,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,665.17/721.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.42

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