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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.80, 1,080.24 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.80, 1,080.24 and 287.52 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.80 : 1,080.24 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.80/1,080.24 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.80x = 1,080.24 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.80x = 310,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,590.60/720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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