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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.60, 1,081.05 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.60, 1,081.05 and 354.96 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.60 : 1,081.05 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.60/1,081.05 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.60x = 1,081.05 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.60x = 383,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,729.51/720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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