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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.98, 1,081.61 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.98, 1,081.61 and 355.34 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.98 : 1,081.61 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.98/1,081.61 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.98x = 1,081.61 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.98x = 384,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,334.78/720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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