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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 1,081.98 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 1,081.98 and 288.52 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 1,081.98 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/1,081.98 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 1,081.98 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 312,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,172.87/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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