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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.97, 1,081.17 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.97, 1,081.17 and 252.32 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.97 : 1,081.17 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.97/1,081.17 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.97x = 1,081.17 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.97x = 272,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,795.41/720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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