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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 1,081.86 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 1,081.86 and 356.34 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 1,081.86 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/1,081.86 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 1,081.86 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 385,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,509.99/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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