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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.06, 1,079.62 and 257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.06, 1,079.62 and 257.60 is: 386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.06 : 1,079.62 = 257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.06/1,079.62 = 257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.06x = 1,079.62 × 257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.06x = 278,112.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,112.17/720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.23

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