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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.83, 1,081.32 and 477.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.83, 1,081.32 and 477.62 is: 715.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.83 : 1,081.32 = 477.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.83/1,081.32 = 477.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.83x = 1,081.32 × 477.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.83x = 516,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,454.65/721.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.48

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