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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.71, 1,080.89 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.71, 1,080.89 and 350.51 is: 525.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.71 : 1,080.89 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.71/1,080.89 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.71x = 1,080.89 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.71x = 378,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,855.60/720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.67

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