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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.88, 1,080.02 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.88, 1,080.02 and 286.93 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.88 : 1,080.02 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.88/1,080.02 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.88x = 1,080.02 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.88x = 309,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,888.70/719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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