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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.03, 1,080.05 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.03, 1,080.05 and 287.19 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.03 : 1,080.05 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.03/1,080.05 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.03x = 1,080.05 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.03x = 310,179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,179.56/720.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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