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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 1,079.85 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 1,079.85 and 373.13 is: 559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 1,079.85 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/1,079.85 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 1,079.85 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 402,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,924.43/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.42

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