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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.20, 1,078.41 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.20, 1,078.41 and 599.06 is: 897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.20 : 1,078.41 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.20/1,078.41 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.20x = 1,078.41 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.20x = 646,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,032.29/720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.02

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