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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.79, 1,080.64 and 549.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.79, 1,080.64 and 549.17 is: 822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.79 : 1,080.64 = 549.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.79/1,080.64 = 549.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.79x = 1,080.64 × 549.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.79x = 593,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,455.07/721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.20

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