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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.90, 1,081.16 and 355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.90, 1,081.16 and 355.51 is: 532.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.90 : 1,081.16 = 355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.90/1,081.16 = 355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.90x = 1,081.16 × 355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.90x = 384,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,356.01/721.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.43

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