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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.92, 1,082.52 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.92, 1,082.52 and 288.72 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.92 : 1,082.52 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.92/1,082.52 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.92x = 1,082.52 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.92x = 312,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,545.17/721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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