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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.36, 1,079.55 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.36, 1,079.55 and 488.88 is: 732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.36 : 1,079.55 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.36/1,079.55 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.36x = 1,079.55 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.36x = 527,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,770.40/720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.65

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