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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 1,079.39 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 1,079.39 and 308.94 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 1,079.39 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/1,079.39 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 1,079.39 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 333,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,465.20/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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