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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.28, 1,080.42 and 397.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.28, 1,080.42 and 397.69 is: 596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.28 : 1,080.42 = 397.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.28/1,080.42 = 397.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.28x = 1,080.42 × 397.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.28x = 429,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,672.23/720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.54

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