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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.04, 1,079.68 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.04, 1,079.68 and 373.20 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.04 : 1,079.68 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.04/1,079.68 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.04x = 1,079.68 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.04x = 402,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,936.58/720.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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