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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.18, 1,079.34 and 525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.18, 1,079.34 and 525.17 is: 787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.18 : 1,079.34 = 525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.18/1,079.34 = 525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.18x = 1,079.34 × 525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.18x = 566,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,831.59/720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.07

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