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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.15, 1,079.20 and 633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.15, 1,079.20 and 633.30 is: 949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.15 : 1,079.20 = 633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.15/1,079.20 = 633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.15x = 1,079.20 × 633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.15x = 683,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,457.36/720.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.05

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