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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.84, 1,081.13 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.84, 1,081.13 and 258.53 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.84 : 1,081.13 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.84/1,081.13 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.84x = 1,081.13 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.84x = 279,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,501.19/720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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