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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.16, 1,079.61 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.16, 1,079.61 and 287.03 is: 430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.16 : 1,079.61 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.16/1,079.61 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.16x = 1,079.61 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.16x = 309,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,880.46/720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.30

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