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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.94, 1,082.91 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.94, 1,082.91 and 356.36 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.94 : 1,082.91 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.94/1,082.91 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.94x = 1,082.91 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.94x = 385,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,905.81/721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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