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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.78, 1,081.52 and 309.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.78, 1,081.52 and 309.79 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.78 : 1,081.52 = 309.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.78/1,081.52 = 309.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.78x = 1,081.52 × 309.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.78x = 335,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,044.08/720.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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