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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.02, 1,077.93 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.02, 1,077.93 and 535.74 is: 802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.02 : 1,077.93 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.02/1,077.93 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.02x = 1,077.93 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.02x = 577,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,490.22/720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.05

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