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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.22, 1,080.30 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.22, 1,080.30 and 287.08 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.22 : 1,080.30 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.22/1,080.30 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.22x = 1,080.30 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.22x = 310,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,132.52/720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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