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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.02, 1,080.92 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.02, 1,080.92 and 287.76 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.02 : 1,080.92 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.02/1,080.92 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.02x = 1,080.92 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.02x = 311,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,045.54/721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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