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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.86, 1,082.73 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.86, 1,082.73 and 397.50 is: 596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.86 : 1,082.73 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.86/1,082.73 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.86x = 1,082.73 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.86x = 430,385.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,385.18/721.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.22

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