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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.62, 1,080.78 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.62, 1,080.78 and 309.96 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.62 : 1,080.78 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.62/1,080.78 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.62x = 1,080.78 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.62x = 334,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,998.57/720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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