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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 1,080.40 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 1,080.40 and 207.26 is: 310.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 1,080.40 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/1,080.40 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 1,080.40 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 223,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,923.70/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.89

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