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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.94, 1,081.54 and 336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.94, 1,081.54 and 336.19 is: 504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.94 : 1,081.54 = 336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.94/1,081.54 = 336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.94x = 1,081.54 × 336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.94x = 363,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,600.65/720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.34

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