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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.48, 1,079.76 and 515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.48, 1,079.76 and 515 is: 771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.48 : 1,079.76 = 515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.48/1,079.76 = 515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.48x = 1,079.76 × 515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.48x = 556,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,076.40/720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.81

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