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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.20, 1,081.10 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.20, 1,081.10 and 673.20 is: 1,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.20 : 1,081.10 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.20/1,081.10 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.20x = 1,081.10 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.20x = 727,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,796.52/720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.55

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