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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.66, 1,080.12 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.66, 1,080.12 and 330.24 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.66 : 1,080.12 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.66/1,080.12 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.66x = 1,080.12 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.66x = 356,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,698.83/720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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