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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.84, 1,081.26 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.84, 1,081.26 and 356.28 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.84 : 1,081.26 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.84/1,081.26 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.84x = 1,081.26 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.84x = 385,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,231.31/720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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