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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.40, 1,077.90 and 477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.40, 1,077.90 and 477.40 is: 714.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.40 : 1,077.90 = 477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.40/1,077.90 = 477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.40x = 1,077.90 × 477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.40x = 514,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,589.46/720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.31

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