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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.11, 1,078.54 and 590.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.11, 1,078.54 and 590.51 is: 884.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.11 : 1,078.54 = 590.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.11/1,078.54 = 590.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.11x = 1,078.54 × 590.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.11x = 636,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,888.66/720.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.43

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