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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 1,080.09 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 1,080.09 and 287.22 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 1,080.09 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/1,080.09 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 1,080.09 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 310,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,223.45/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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