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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.12, 1,079.24 and 329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.12, 1,079.24 and 329.98 is: 494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.12 : 1,079.24 = 329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.12/1,079.24 = 329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.12x = 1,079.24 × 329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.12x = 356,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,127.62/720.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.54

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