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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.78, 1,082.03 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.78, 1,082.03 and 283.35 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.78 : 1,082.03 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.78/1,082.03 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.78x = 1,082.03 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.78x = 306,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,590.50/721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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