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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.66, 1,080.45 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.66, 1,080.45 and 355.17 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.66 : 1,080.45 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.66/1,080.45 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.66x = 1,080.45 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.66x = 383,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,743.43/720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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