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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.88, 1,080.20 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.88, 1,080.20 and 335.68 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.88 : 1,080.20 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.88/1,080.20 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.88x = 1,080.20 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.88x = 362,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,601.54/720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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