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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.89, 1,082.02 and 356.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.89, 1,082.02 and 356.93 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.89 : 1,082.02 = 356.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.89/1,082.02 = 356.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.89x = 1,082.02 × 356.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.89x = 386,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,205.40/721.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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