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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.40, 995.40 and 590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.40, 995.40 and 590.80 is: 816.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.40 : 995.40 = 590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.40/995.40 = 590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.40x = 995.40 × 590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.40x = 588,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,082.32/720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.33

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