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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.48, 1,080.72 and 557.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.48, 1,080.72 and 557.67 is: 836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.48 : 1,080.72 = 557.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.48/1,080.72 = 557.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.48x = 1,080.72 × 557.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.48x = 602,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,685.12/720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.51

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