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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.52, 1,080.69 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.52, 1,080.69 and 287.98 is: 431.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.52 : 1,080.69 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.52/1,080.69 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.52x = 1,080.69 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.52x = 311,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,217.11/720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.93

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