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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.93, 1,080.44 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.93, 1,080.44 and 309.56 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.93 : 1,080.44 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.93/1,080.44 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.93x = 1,080.44 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.93x = 334,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,455.22/720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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