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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.45, 1,080.21 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.45, 1,080.21 and 395.73 is: 593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.45 : 1,080.21 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.45/1,080.21 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.45x = 1,080.21 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.45x = 427,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,471.50/720.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.34

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