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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.66, 1,079.97 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.66, 1,079.97 and 355.05 is: 532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.66 : 1,079.97 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.66/1,079.97 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.66x = 1,079.97 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.66x = 383,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,443.35/720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.07

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