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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.20, 1,080.60 and 395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.20, 1,080.60 and 395.80 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.20 : 1,080.60 = 395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.20/1,080.60 = 395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.20x = 1,080.60 × 395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.20x = 427,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,701.48/720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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