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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.20, 1,079.34 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.20, 1,079.34 and 309.08 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.20 : 1,079.34 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.20/1,079.34 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.20x = 1,079.34 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.20x = 333,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,602.41/720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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