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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.42, 1,080.95 and 335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.42, 1,080.95 and 335.67 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.42 : 1,080.95 = 335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.42/1,080.95 = 335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.42x = 1,080.95 × 335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.42x = 362,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,842.49/720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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