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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.53, 1,080.86 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.53, 1,080.86 and 252.08 is: 378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.53 : 1,080.86 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.53/1,080.86 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.53x = 1,080.86 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.53x = 272,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,463.19/720.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.14

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