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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.40, 1,080.88 and 582.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.40, 1,080.88 and 582.85 is: 874.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.40 : 1,080.88 = 582.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.40/1,080.88 = 582.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.40x = 1,080.88 × 582.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.40x = 629,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,990.91/720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.50

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