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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.78, 1,081.08 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.78, 1,081.08 and 309.84 is: 464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.78 : 1,081.08 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.78/1,081.08 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.78x = 1,081.08 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.78x = 334,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,961.83/720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.72

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