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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.81, 1,080.45 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.81, 1,080.45 and 355.14 is: 532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.81 : 1,080.45 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.81/1,080.45 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.81x = 1,080.45 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.81x = 383,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,711.01/720.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.33

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