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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.92, 1,080.36 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.92, 1,080.36 and 355.34 is: 532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.92 : 1,080.36 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.92/1,080.36 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.92x = 1,080.36 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.92x = 383,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,889.72/720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.50

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