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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.44, 1,078.80 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.44, 1,078.80 and 604.60 is: 905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.44 : 1,078.80 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.44/1,078.80 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.44x = 1,078.80 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.44x = 652,242.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,242.48/720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.34

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