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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.08, 1,077.68 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.08, 1,077.68 and 431.72 is: 646.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.08 : 1,077.68 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.08/1,077.68 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.08x = 1,077.68 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.08x = 465,256.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,256.01/720.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.12

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