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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.30, 1,079.94 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.30, 1,079.94 and 373.50 is: 559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.30 : 1,079.94 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.30/1,079.94 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.30x = 1,079.94 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.30x = 403,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,357.59/720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.99

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