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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 1,083.30 and 478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 1,083.30 and 478.28 is: 717.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 1,083.30 = 478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/1,083.30 = 478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 1,083.30 × 478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 518,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,120.72/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.78

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