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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.16, 1,080.36 and 514.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.16, 1,080.36 and 514.37 is: 771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.16 : 1,080.36 = 514.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.16/1,080.36 = 514.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.16x = 1,080.36 × 514.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.16x = 555,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,702.20/720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.64

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