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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 1,077.48 and 574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 1,077.48 and 574.20 is: 859.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,077.48 = 574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,077.48 = 574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,077.48 × 574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 618,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,689.02/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.29

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