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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 1,078.08 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 1,078.08 and 590.40 is: 884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,078.08 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,078.08 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,078.08 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 636,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,498.43/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.03

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