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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.91, 1,082.53 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.91, 1,082.53 and 356.27 is: 534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.91 : 1,082.53 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.91/1,082.53 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.91x = 1,082.53 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.91x = 385,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,675.63/721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.24

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