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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.76, 1,080.97 and 282.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.76, 1,080.97 and 282.02 is: 422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.76 : 1,080.97 = 282.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.76/1,080.97 = 282.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.76x = 1,080.97 × 282.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.76x = 304,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,856.72/720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.97

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