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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.56, 1,081.08 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.56, 1,081.08 and 258.44 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.56 : 1,081.08 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.56/1,081.08 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.56x = 1,081.08 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.56x = 279,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,394.32/720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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