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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.24, 1,079.55 and 557.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.24, 1,079.55 and 557.43 is: 835.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.24 : 1,079.55 = 557.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.24/1,079.55 = 557.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.24x = 1,079.55 × 557.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.24x = 601,773.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,773.56/720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.52

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