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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.76, 1,081.20 and 477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.76, 1,081.20 and 477.68 is: 715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.76 : 1,081.20 = 477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.76/1,081.20 = 477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.76x = 1,081.20 × 477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.76x = 516,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,467.62/721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.57

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