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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.20, 1,078.70 and 556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.20, 1,078.70 and 556.60 is: 833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.20 : 1,078.70 = 556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.20/1,078.70 = 556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.20x = 1,078.70 × 556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.20x = 600,404.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,404.42/720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.66

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