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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.85, 1,080.93 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.85, 1,080.93 and 396.86 is: 594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.85 : 1,080.93 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.85/1,080.93 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.85x = 1,080.93 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.85x = 428,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,977.88/721.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.28

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