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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.78, 1,080.51 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.78, 1,080.51 and 258.48 is: 387.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.78 : 1,080.51 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.78/1,080.51 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.78x = 1,080.51 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.78x = 279,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,290.71/720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.49

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