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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.79, 1,083.09 and 288.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.79, 1,083.09 and 288.98 is: 433.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.79 : 1,083.09 = 288.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.79/1,083.09 = 288.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.79x = 1,083.09 × 288.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.79x = 312,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,995.14/721.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.64

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