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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.96, 1,081.68 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.96, 1,081.68 and 356.00 is: 534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.96 : 1,081.68 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.96/1,081.68 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.96x = 1,081.68 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.96x = 385,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,072.67/720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.11

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