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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.13, 1,080.29 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.13, 1,080.29 and 281.40 is: 422.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.13 : 1,080.29 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.13/1,080.29 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.13x = 1,080.29 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.13x = 303,993.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,993.61/720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.14

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