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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.28, 1,079.34 and 476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.28, 1,079.34 and 476.20 is: 713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.28 : 1,079.34 = 476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.28/1,079.34 = 476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.28x = 1,079.34 × 476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.28x = 513,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,981.71/720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.59

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