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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.76, 1,082.48 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.76, 1,082.48 and 331.66 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.76 : 1,082.48 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.76/1,082.48 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.76x = 1,082.48 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.76x = 359,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,016.88/721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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