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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.36, 1,084.80 and 656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.36, 1,084.80 and 656.04 is: 987.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.36 : 1,084.80 = 656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.36/1,084.80 = 656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.36x = 1,084.80 × 656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.36x = 711,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,672.19/720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.94

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