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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.16, 1,080.03 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.16, 1,080.03 and 411.96 is: 617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.16 : 1,080.03 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.16/1,080.03 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.16x = 1,080.03 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.16x = 444,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,929.16/720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.82

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