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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.58, 1,080.99 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.58, 1,080.99 and 309.72 is: 464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.58 : 1,080.99 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.58/1,080.99 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.58x = 1,080.99 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.58x = 334,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,804.22/720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.63

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