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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.36, 1,080.99 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.36, 1,080.99 and 287.55 is: 431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.36 : 1,080.99 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.36/1,080.99 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.36x = 1,080.99 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.36x = 310,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,838.67/720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.50

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