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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.78, 1,083.04 and 429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.78, 1,083.04 and 429.28 is: 644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.78 : 1,083.04 = 429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.78/1,083.04 = 429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.78x = 1,083.04 × 429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.78x = 464,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,927.41/721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.14

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