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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.56, 1,080.32 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.56, 1,080.32 and 355.14 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.56 : 1,080.32 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.56/1,080.32 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.56x = 1,080.32 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.56x = 383,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,664.84/720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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