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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.12, 1,079.96 and 459.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.12, 1,079.96 and 459.75 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.12 : 1,079.96 = 459.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.12/1,079.96 = 459.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.12x = 1,079.96 × 459.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.12x = 496,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,509.31/720.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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