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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.16, 1,078.82 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.16, 1,078.82 and 373.72 is: 559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.16 : 1,078.82 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.16/1,078.82 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.16x = 1,078.82 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.16x = 403,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,176.17/720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.84

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