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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.13, 1,080.21 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.13, 1,080.21 and 281.36 is: 422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.13 : 1,080.21 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.13/1,080.21 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.13x = 1,080.21 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.13x = 303,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,927.89/720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.05

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