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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.05, 1,080.06 and 476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.05, 1,080.06 and 476.51 is: 714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.05 : 1,080.06 = 476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.05/1,080.06 = 476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.05x = 1,080.06 × 476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.05x = 514,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,662.09/720.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.76

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