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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.42, 1,081.02 and 477.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.42, 1,081.02 and 477.06 is: 715.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.42 : 1,081.02 = 477.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.42/1,081.02 = 477.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.42x = 1,081.02 × 477.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.42x = 515,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,711.40/720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.85

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