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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.96, 1,080.96 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.96, 1,080.96 and 258.88 is: 388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.96 : 1,080.96 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.96/1,080.96 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.96x = 1,080.96 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.96x = 279,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,838.92/720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.15

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