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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.16, 1,080.54 and 445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.16, 1,080.54 and 445.84 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.16 : 1,080.54 = 445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.16/1,080.54 = 445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.16x = 1,080.54 × 445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.16x = 481,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,747.95/720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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