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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.17, 1,080.36 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.17, 1,080.36 and 354.98 is: 532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.17 : 1,080.36 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.17/1,080.36 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.17x = 1,080.36 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.17x = 383,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,506.19/720.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.52

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