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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.41, 1,078.53 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.41, 1,078.53 and 423.02 is: 633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.41 : 1,078.53 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.41/1,078.53 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.41x = 1,078.53 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.41x = 456,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,234.64/720.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.30

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