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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.48, 1,081.01 and 355.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.48, 1,081.01 and 355.27 is: 533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.48 : 1,081.01 = 355.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.48/1,081.01 = 355.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.48x = 1,081.01 × 355.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.48x = 384,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,048.61/720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.05

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