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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.06, 1,080.35 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.06, 1,080.35 and 355.11 is: 532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.06 : 1,080.35 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.06/1,080.35 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.06x = 1,080.35 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.06x = 383,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,643.09/720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.79

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