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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.84, 1,081.63 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.84, 1,081.63 and 336.08 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.84 : 1,081.63 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.84/1,081.63 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.84x = 1,081.63 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.84x = 363,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,514.21/720.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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