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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.76, 1,082.72 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.76, 1,082.72 and 396.96 is: 595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.76 : 1,082.72 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.76/1,082.72 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.76x = 1,082.72 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.76x = 429,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,796.53/721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.48

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