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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.19, 1,080.79 and 287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.19, 1,080.79 and 287.45 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.19 : 1,080.79 = 287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.19/1,080.79 = 287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.19x = 1,080.79 × 287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.19x = 310,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,666.96/720.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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