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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.36, 1,079.64 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.36, 1,079.64 and 412.38 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.36 : 1,079.64 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.36/1,079.64 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.36x = 1,079.64 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.36x = 445,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,221.94/720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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