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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.39, 1,081.50 and 477.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.39, 1,081.50 and 477.39 is: 716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.39 : 1,081.50 = 477.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.39/1,081.50 = 477.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.39x = 1,081.50 × 477.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.39x = 516,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,297.29/720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.69

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