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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.18, 1,080.28 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.18, 1,080.28 and 207.18 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.18 : 1,080.28 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.18/1,080.28 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.18x = 1,080.28 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.18x = 223,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,812.41/720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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