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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 1,079.01 and 459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 1,079.01 and 459.20 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 1,079.01 = 459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/1,079.01 = 459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 1,079.01 × 459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 495,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,476.00/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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