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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.72, 1,081.44 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.72, 1,081.44 and 288 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.72 : 1,081.44 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.72/1,081.44 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.72x = 1,081.44 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.72x = 311,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,454.72/720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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