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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.86, 1,081.29 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.86, 1,081.29 and 433.14 is: 648.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.86 : 1,081.29 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.86/1,081.29 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.86x = 1,081.29 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.86x = 468,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,349.95/721.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.81

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