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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.14, 1,077.89 and 373.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.14, 1,077.89 and 373.00 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.14 : 1,077.89 = 373.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.14/1,077.89 = 373.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.14x = 1,077.89 × 373.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.14x = 402,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,045.72/720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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