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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.15, 1,078.38 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.15, 1,078.38 and 581.64 is: 870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.15 : 1,078.38 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.15/1,078.38 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.15x = 1,078.38 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.15x = 627,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,228.94/720.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.97

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