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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.06, 1,079.73 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.06, 1,079.73 and 286.92 is: 430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.06 : 1,079.73 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.06/1,079.73 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.06x = 1,079.73 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.06x = 309,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,796.13/720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.24

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