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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.80, 1,082.70 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.80, 1,082.70 and 462.60 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.80 : 1,082.70 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.80/1,082.70 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.80x = 1,082.70 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.80x = 500,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,857.02/721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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