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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.39, 1,082.42 and 672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.39, 1,082.42 and 672.02 is: 1,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.39 : 1,082.42 = 672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.39/1,082.42 = 672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.39x = 1,082.42 × 672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.39x = 727,407.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,407.23/720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.74

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