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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.43, 1,081.32 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.43, 1,081.32 and 287.62 is: 431.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.43 : 1,081.32 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.43/1,081.32 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.43x = 1,081.32 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.43x = 311,009.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,009.26/720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.70

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