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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.60, 1,080.96 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.60, 1,080.96 and 287.52 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.60 : 1,080.96 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.60/1,080.96 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.60x = 1,080.96 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.60x = 310,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,797.62/720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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