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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.99, 1,082.31 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.99, 1,082.31 and 356.41 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.99 : 1,082.31 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.99/1,082.31 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.99x = 1,082.31 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.99x = 385,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,746.11/721.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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