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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.95, 1,080.36 and 429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.95, 1,080.36 and 429.62 is: 642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.95 : 1,080.36 = 429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.95/1,080.36 = 429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.95x = 1,080.36 × 429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.95x = 464,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,138.86/721.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.90

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