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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 1,080.18 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 1,080.18 and 207 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,080.18 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,080.18 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,080.18 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 223,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,597.26/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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