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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 1,078.35 and 559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 1,078.35 and 559.82 is: 838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 1,078.35 = 559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/1,078.35 = 559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 1,078.35 × 559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 603,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,681.90/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.14

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