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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.84, 1,081.42 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.84, 1,081.42 and 288.04 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.84 : 1,081.42 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.84/1,081.42 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.84x = 1,081.42 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.84x = 311,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,492.22/720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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