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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.42, 1,077.66 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.42, 1,077.66 and 605.04 is: 905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.42 : 1,077.66 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.42/1,077.66 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.42x = 1,077.66 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.42x = 652,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,027.41/720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.07

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