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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 1,080.24 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 1,080.24 and 287.24 is: 430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 1,080.24 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/1,080.24 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 1,080.24 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 310,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,288.14/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.94

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