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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.88, 1,082.82 and 578.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.88, 1,082.82 and 578.51 is: 867.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.88 : 1,082.82 = 578.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.88/1,082.82 = 578.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.88x = 1,082.82 × 578.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.88x = 626,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,427.07/721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.77

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