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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.11, 1,080.27 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.11, 1,080.27 and 258.12 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.11 : 1,080.27 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.11/1,080.27 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.11x = 1,080.27 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.11x = 278,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,839.29/720.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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