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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.50, 1,080.45 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.50, 1,080.45 and 251.82 is: 377.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.50 : 1,080.45 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.50/1,080.45 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.50x = 1,080.45 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.50x = 272,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,078.92/720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.63

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