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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.74, 1,080.30 and 354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.74, 1,080.30 and 354.76 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.74 : 1,080.30 = 354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.74/1,080.30 = 354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.74x = 1,080.30 × 354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.74x = 383,247.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,247.23/720.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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