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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.54, 1,080.81 and 309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.54, 1,080.81 and 309.09 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.54 : 1,080.81 = 309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.54/1,080.81 = 309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.54x = 1,080.81 × 309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.54x = 334,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,067.56/720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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