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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.43, 1,081.05 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.43, 1,081.05 and 355.26 is: 533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.43 : 1,081.05 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.43/1,081.05 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.43x = 1,081.05 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.43x = 384,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,053.82/720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.09

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