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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.89, 1,080.52 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.89, 1,080.52 and 355.93 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.89 : 1,080.52 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.89/1,080.52 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.89x = 1,080.52 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.89x = 384,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,593.97/720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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