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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.88, 1,082.84 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.88, 1,082.84 and 431.40 is: 647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.88 : 1,082.84 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.88/1,082.84 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.88x = 1,082.84 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.88x = 467,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,137.18/721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.11

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