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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.70, 1,081.37 and 282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.70, 1,081.37 and 282.09 is: 423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.70 : 1,081.37 = 282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.70/1,081.37 = 282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.70x = 1,081.37 × 282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.70x = 305,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,040.96/720.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.26

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