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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.82, 1,081.50 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.82, 1,081.50 and 288.28 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.82 : 1,081.50 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.82/1,081.50 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.82x = 1,081.50 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.82x = 311,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,774.82/720.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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