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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 1,080.72 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 1,080.72 and 395.64 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 1,080.72 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/1,080.72 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 1,080.72 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 427,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,576.06/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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