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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.63, 1,081.02 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.63, 1,081.02 and 287.69 is: 431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.63 : 1,081.02 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.63/1,081.02 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.63x = 1,081.02 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.63x = 310,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,998.64/720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.56

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