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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.35, 1,080.06 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.35, 1,080.06 and 281.60 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.35 : 1,080.06 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.35/1,080.06 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.35x = 1,080.06 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.35x = 304,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,144.90/720.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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