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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.44, 1,080.68 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.44, 1,080.68 and 475.22 is: 712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.44 : 1,080.68 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.44/1,080.68 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.44x = 1,080.68 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.44x = 513,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,560.75/720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.84

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