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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.94, 1,081.42 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.94, 1,081.42 and 310.08 is: 465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.94 : 1,081.42 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.94/1,081.42 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.94x = 1,081.42 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.94x = 335,326.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,326.71/720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.12

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