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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 1,082.46 and 397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 1,082.46 and 397.26 is: 595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 1,082.46 = 397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/1,082.46 = 397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 1,082.46 × 397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 430,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,018.06/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.66

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