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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.13, 1,080.30 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.13, 1,080.30 and 281.30 is: 421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.13 : 1,080.30 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.13/1,080.30 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.13x = 1,080.30 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.13x = 303,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,888.39/720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.99

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