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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.34, 1,080.50 and 258.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.34, 1,080.50 and 258.14 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.34 : 1,080.50 = 258.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.34/1,080.50 = 258.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.34x = 1,080.50 × 258.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.34x = 278,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,921.68/720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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