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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.18, 1,079.50 and 373.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.18, 1,079.50 and 373.17 is: 559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.18 : 1,079.50 = 373.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.18/1,079.50 = 373.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.18x = 1,079.50 × 373.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.18x = 402,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,837.02/720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.36

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