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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.15, 1,080.44 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.15, 1,080.44 and 281.54 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.15 : 1,080.44 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.15/1,080.44 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.15x = 1,080.44 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.15x = 304,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,180.27/720.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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