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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.89, 1,083.03 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.89, 1,083.03 and 356.25 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.89 : 1,083.03 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.89/1,083.03 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.89x = 1,083.03 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.89x = 385,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,829.44/721.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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