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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.01, 1,079.10 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.01, 1,079.10 and 412.03 is: 617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.01 : 1,079.10 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.01/1,079.10 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.01x = 1,079.10 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.01x = 444,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,621.57/720.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.52

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