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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.77, 1,080.49 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.77, 1,080.49 and 258.44 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.77 : 1,080.49 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.77/1,080.49 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.77x = 1,080.49 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.77x = 279,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,241.84/720.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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