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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.43, 1,080.78 and 489.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.43, 1,080.78 and 489.85 is: 734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.43 : 1,080.78 = 489.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.43/1,080.78 = 489.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.43x = 1,080.78 × 489.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.43x = 529,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,420.08/720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.87

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