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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.29, 1,080.47 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.29, 1,080.47 and 193.19 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.29 : 1,080.47 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.29/1,080.47 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.29x = 1,080.47 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.29x = 208,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,737.73/720.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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