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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.98, 1,083 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.98, 1,083 and 289.14 is: 433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.98 : 1,083 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.98/1,083 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.98x = 1,083 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.98x = 313,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,138.62/721.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.72

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