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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.19, 1,080.29 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.19, 1,080.29 and 207.19 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.19 : 1,080.29 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.19/1,080.29 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.19x = 1,080.29 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.19x = 223,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,821.55/720.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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