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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.14, 1,079.51 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.14, 1,079.51 and 391.50 is: 586.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.14 : 1,079.51 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.14/1,079.51 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.14x = 1,079.51 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.14x = 422,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,626.21/720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.87

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