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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.48, 1,081.04 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.48, 1,081.04 and 287.52 is: 431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.48 : 1,081.04 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.48/1,081.04 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.48x = 1,081.04 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.48x = 310,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,820.62/720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.41

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