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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.29, 1,081.05 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.29, 1,081.05 and 355.49 is: 533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.29 : 1,081.05 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.29/1,081.05 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.29x = 1,081.05 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.29x = 384,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,299.78/720.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.53

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