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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.18, 1,080.95 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.18, 1,080.95 and 355.23 is: 533.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.18 : 1,080.95 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.18/1,080.95 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.18x = 1,080.95 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.18x = 383,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,984.09/720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.18

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