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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.50, 1,079.98 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.50, 1,079.98 and 373.46 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.50 : 1,079.98 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.50/1,079.98 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.50x = 1,079.98 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.50x = 403,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,331.17/720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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