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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.69, 1,081.10 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.69, 1,081.10 and 287.88 is: 431.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.69 : 1,081.10 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.69/1,081.10 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.69x = 1,081.10 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.69x = 311,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,227.07/720.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.85

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